Artsakh President extends condolences over Elena Bonner deathJune 20, 2011 - 16:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 20, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan issued a letter of condolence over the death of Elena Bonner, a prominent human rights activist and publicist. “In the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, we have learnt with deep sorrow about the death of Elena Bonner, a person who enjoyed great respect in our country,” reads the letter addressed to the family members. “From the very beginning of the national-liberation movement in Karabakh, Elena Bonner had been actively protecting the right of our nation to self-determination. She visited our country and together with us fought for restoration of historical justice and from the highest rostrums demanded to stop human rights violation pursued by Azerbaijan in Nagorno Karabakh. Accept my deep and sincere condolences. In this difficult hour, the people and authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic share with you the whole pain and sorrow of this irretrievable loss. We shall always keep in mind the bright memory of Elena Bonner.” 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |