Artsakh elections meet international standardsMay 24, 2010 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARF Dashnaktsutyun Supreme Body representative Armen Rustamyan gave high assessment to continuous improvements in the NKR electoral system. “Artsakh elections were organized on a high level to meet international standards. High voter turnout was observed, proving NKR people’s awareness their participation strengthens independence and security of the state,” Armen Rustamyan stressed. ARFD representative expressed disagreement over the attitude of international structures ignoring NKR parliamentary elections, a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from Stepanakert. “Whether or not the state is acknowledged, international structures must send in an observation mission to get acquainted with the domestic situation, thus guaranteeing adequate assessment. As to European Parliament resolution, it served to reveal the incompetence of the institution, rather than harm NKR,” Mr. Rustamyan emphasized. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |