  Meskhetian Turks expect to return to Georgia from 2012May 2, 2011 - 16:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of leaders of Samshoblo (Motherland) society of Meskhetian Turks Shamsaddin Sarvarov said that the process of repatriation of Meskhetian Turks to Georgia may start early in 2012. According to Sarvarov, the term for fulfillment of the commitment undertaken by Tbilisi before the Council of Europe concerning the repatriation of Meskhetian Turks to Georgia will expire this year, but it will be prolonged. “A special commission continues working on the matter. Another meeting will be held soon. Hopefully, we will return to our historical lands,” Georgian media quoted Sarvarov as saying. Meskhetian Turks want to return to Samtskhe-Javakheti, from where they were allegedly deported during the World War II. The Georgian government, which promised not to inhabit the Armenian-populated region by Meskhetians, in reality, provides privileges to the immigrants. A PanARMENIAN.Net reporter found out that Javakheti Armenians will protest against the return of Meskhetian Turks to Javakheti, while Kvemo Kartli region, which is basically populated by Azerbaijanis, will be “recommended” to them as a place of permanent residence.   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 |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
