Iranian news agency reporter arrested in AzerbaijanFebruary 18, 2012 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Forces of the national security ministry of Azerbaijan arrested and jailed Fars News Agency (FNA)'s correspondent in Baku, the agency said. According to FNA dispatches, the security forces raided the house of the FNA correspondent on Thursday, Feb 16 night and arrested him without any specific charge. During the attack in the Nardaran neighborhood, many other political activists were also arrested. The move is seen as part of Azerbaijan's recent anti-Iranian move as Baku had earlier expelled the official representative of the Islamic republic news agency as well, the agency said. Meantime, political observers also believe that the wide-scale arrests by the Baku government are aimed at intimidating and pressuring the opposition activists. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |