  Two Armenian captives face 20 years in jail in Azerbaijan February 28, 2022 - 15:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prosecutors in Azerbaijan are seeking up to 20-year jail terms for two Armenian servicemen who were captured in May 2021 – the same month Azerbaijan's troops first violated the borders of the country. Azerbaijani forces violated Armenia’s border in several sections in the provinces of Syunik and Gegharkunik on May 12 and 13, 2021 and are still refusing to withdraw their troops from the area. On November 16 of that same year the Azerbaijani side launched a fresh offensive in the province of Syunik, during which Armenian soldiers were killed and taken captive. Furthermore, several Armenian soldiers were killed in Azerbaijan's latest provocation on January 11. Ishkhan Sargsyan and Vladimir Rafayelyan are now facing 20 and 19 years in prison, respectively, after authorities in Baku accused them of "illegally crossing the border and planting mines on roads". According to local media reports, Sargsyan has also allegedly admitted to receiving orders to blow up the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline. The next court hearing is scheduled for March 7.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge  The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture.India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says.Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders.Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |
