  Azerbaijan accuses Ruben Vardanyan of "financing terrorism" September 28, 2023 - 11:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan has charged former Nagorno-Karabakh State Minister, philanthropist and businessman Ruben Vardanyan with terrorism financing, Vesti.az reports, citing the State Security Service of Azerbaijan. Vardanyan, who was arrested by Azerbaijan when leaving Nagorno-Karabakh alongside tens of thousands of Armenians, has also been charged with "participation in the creation and activities of armed formations or groups not provided for by law" and "organization of illegal arrival of a foreigner or stateless person in the Republic of Azerbaijan". On September 19, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, which left hundreds of Armenians killed and thousands of others displaced. On September 20, the authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a ceasefire on Azerbaijan’s terms, including the dissolution of the Defense Army. So far, 66,500 displaced residents have already fled Nagorno-Karabakh and reached Armenia.   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 Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal  Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges.Armenia: 28 protesters arrested after clash with police The Investigative Committee of Armenia has announced the arrest of 28 participants of an opposition demonstration.Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. |
