Azeri soldier sentenced to 12-year imprisonmentJune 29, 2007 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azeri court martial has announced the verdict of soldier Eldaniz Nuriyev, accused of treason. The court presided by judge Mamedbagir Zeynalov sentenced Nuriyev to 12-year imprisonment.Eldaniz Nuriyev is accused of violating the rules of combat duty, desertion and treason. The accusation says that "the soldier left the military unit in Fizuli region December 31 and was captured by Armenians." Nuriyev has allegedly revealed information that is a military state secret of Azerbaijan, Trend reports. As a matter of fact soldier Eldaniz Nuriyev crossed the Karabakhi border December 31 night and was detained by NKR military. Later on he was conveyed to the Azeri side. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |