  Syrian authorities release 755 prisoners December 28, 2011 - 16:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian authorities have released 755 prisoners who were detained in the government crackdown on dissent over the past nine months, AP reported citing Syria's state-run news agency. According to SANA, the release excludes prisoners with "blood on their hands." The release of prisoners is one of the terms of the Arab League peace plan to stop the bloodshed in Syria and comes a day after Arab monitors were allowed to deploy in the country to ensure authorities are complying with the plan. U.S.-based Human Rights Watch had just accused Syrian authorities of hiding hundreds of detainees from the observers now in the country. It said the detainees have been transferred to off-limits military sites and urged the observers to insist on full access to all sites used for detention.   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."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.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
