  Istanbul police chief was aware of Dink killing schemeFebruary 9, 2007 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish Ministry of Interior has initiated proceedings against Istanbul Police Chief Celalettin Cerah and ex-head of the intelligence department Ahmed Ilham Guler, who did not react properly to the information on planned attempt on Hrant Dink's life. The information was furnished 11 months before the assassination. As a Turkish Interior Ministry's official, who preferred to remain unknown, told France Press, the investigators have disclosed "administrative and legal violations by Cerah and Guler." Both officials will have to provide explanation, reports RFE/RL. Ahmed Ilham Guler was dismissed over the case the other day.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
