France’s Arte TV channel reveals dictatorship in AzerbaijanNovember 18, 2011 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 23-minute report revealing corruption and dictatorship reigning in Azerbaijan as a main hindrance on the way to country’s development, was broadcast on France’s Arte TV channel. As a representative of Azeri opposition told Arte TV, he was forced to leave the country because of government-initiated repressions. On November 9, the Bundestag Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid passed a resolution urging Azerbaijan to observe the principles of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The Committee called on PACE to exert pressure on Azerbaijani government over its hampering the activity of PACE rapporteur on human rights Christoph Strasser. As a member of the Council of Europe, Azerbaijan must fulfill its obligations, the Committee said. The Azerbaijani authorities reject existence of political prisoners and deny rapporteur Strasser’s entry to the country. However, according to human rights organizations, there are up to 70 political prisoners in Azerbaijan. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |