Libyan opposition forces preparing to march on to TripoliMarch 2, 2011 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Having withstood several attacks by government forces, Libyan opposition forces are now preparing to march on to Tripoli, foreign media is reporting. According to di-ve.com, civilians in and around Benghazi, one of the first cities to fall out of government control, have been gathering for military training, learning to move in a battalion and to fire weapons, in preparation for the march. A giant arsenal captured by opposition forces in Ajdabiya, to Benghazi’s south, is helping to supply these forces. This arsenal was targeted by Libyan jets, but despite its size, the jets missed their targets, leading opposition forces to believe that the pilots intentionally missed. Meanwhile, forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi are focusing their efforts on retaking towns close to Tripoli to create a buffer zone, and have reportedly regained some territory. At the same time, a series of large explosions has been reported in Tripoli, although their cause remains unclear. 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |