Azeri Captive Doesn't Want to Return to Homeland Fearing of Savage PunishmentDecember 18, 2006 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Vusal Magomed ogly Garacheyev, captured on December 7, upon return to Azerbaijan will be sent to prison to spend a long time there," NKR President Arkady Ghukasian said in Yerevan December 17. In his words, 'the Azeri soldier knowingly crossed the border in a grave health state, since he was constantly beaten by his fellows.' "There is no necessity to investigate the incident, it's clear." Ghukasian remarked adding that 'the captive does not want to return to Azerbaijan fearing of savage punishment.'The NKR President also informed that 'within a day after capturing an appeal was sent to the International Committee of the Red Cross and presently technical issues are being settled.' At the same time President remarked that 'if the Azeri soldier keeps on saying that he does not want to return the Karabakhi side will not insist.' "However, to all appearance, pressure will be exerted upon his family and it will make him return," he said reminding that unlike Azerbaijan the NKR authorities always timely convey the captives to the ICRC while Baku carries out investigation during several months and tries to recruit the captives, reports IA Regnum. 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. |