CIS to form a mission of observers to watch elections in ArmeniaMarch 6, 2007 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The CIS Executive Committee has launched preparation works to form a mission of observers for parliamentary elections in Armenia. The mission of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) is being formed in accordance with Armenia's invitation to participate in monitoring of elections, RIA "Novosti" reports. "In connection with Armenia's invitation and based on the May 30, 2003 decision of the Council of CIS Presidents about mission of observers during CIS presidential and parliamentarian elections, as well as referendums of member-states, the CIS Executive Committee has launched preparations works to form a mission of observers who will watch the parliamentary elections to the RA NA," CIS Press Office reports. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |