RA Defense Ministry: we do our utmost to return Manvel Saribekyan's body to ArmeniaOctober 17, 2010 - 17:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Defense Ministry sent a letter of condolences to relatives of Manvel Saribekyan, who was captured by Azerbaijanis on September 11. The letter reads that the Armenian authorities study the possibility of applying to international institutions and obtaining compensation upon the death of Manvel Saribekyan, RFE/RL reported. In the letter, the Minister assured parents of the dead young man that the Armenian authorities do their utmost to return Manvel Saribekyan's body to Armenia. Recently, the Defense Ministry and Military Prosecutor's Office of Azerbaijan issued a statement on “suicide” of Armenian captive Manvel Saribekyan. According to a 1news.az report, Saribekyan “hung himself” on the night of October 5, making a slipknot of his shirt and bedsheet. A scar characteristic for a hanged man was found on Saribekyan's neck. The experts “did not reveal” any marks of violence on his body. Manvel Saribekyan, a shepherd, was taken captive on September 11 and announced a subversive. The Armenian Ministry of Defense stated Saribekyan completed his military service in May 2010 and had no relation to armed forces. Several days after Saribekyan was taken prisoner, an interview with him was posted on the web. The expertise of the video material showed that the man was under heavy psychological pressure and pumped with special drugs. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children |