  French journalist injured in Azerbaijan's fire in critical condition October 1, 2020 - 16:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Journalist Allan Kaval from Le Monde is in a critical condition after sustaining a serious injury in Azerbaijan's shelling of civilian settlements in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Unified Armenian infocenter reports. Kaval is currently undergoing surgery at the Stepanakert Medical Centre. He was among the group of reporters and journalists who came under Azerbaijan's shelling of civilian settlements on Thursday, October 1. Another Le Monde reporter, as well as the cameraman of Armenia TV and a 24New reporter were injured in Azerbaijan's bombardment of Martuni. A five-strong crew from Civilnet, Lebanese reporters and an editor from Russia's Dozhd (TV Rain) came under Azeri fire too. Azerbaijan launched a major offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. On September 29, the Azerbaijani army began shelling positions and civilian settlements in Armenia, which resulted in civilian casualty.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
