ICG pessimistic about Karabakh conflict settlement perspectivesMarch 28, 2011 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The International Crisis Group (ICG) has released an annual report on Karabakh conflict, giving pessimistic assessment of its future perspectives. According to ICG official website, despite the increased international interest, including Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s involvement, prospects of Karabakh conflict settlement are at the lowest level in recent years. The ICG intends to prepare reports on disturbing tendencies in conflict zone, specifically, increase in the number of attacks and ceasefire violations. Recommendations on decrease of tension on contact line will be released. As the ISCG report said, beside Karabakh conflict, the Group will focus on Kosovo-Serbia talk as well as the Cyprus issue. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |