Armenians of France hold protest action at Georgian EmbassyApril 15, 2009 - 11:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A hundred of Armenians gathered in front of Georgia's Embassy in Paris to demand release of Vahagn Chakhalyan, leader of the United Javakhk movement, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison on April 7, freelance correspondent Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net Members of Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations in France (CCAF), Alexis Govciyan and Mourad Papazian of ARF Dashnaktsutyun met with Georgia's Ambassador to France Mamuka Kudava to present him the complaints of French organizations. "The lawsuit was not equitable and transparent. We call for immediate release of Vahagn Chakhalyan," they said. Ambassador recorded the claims, ensuring that those will be transmitted to Tbilisi. Alexis Govciyan and Mourad Papazian then asked that French lawyers ensure defense United Javakhk's head. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |