  Dink murder trial continues in InstanbulFebruary 27, 2008 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The fourth hearing in the trial of murdered Agos editor Hrant Dink was held at Istanbul's 14th Court for Serious Crimes in Besiktas district two weeks after the third session. The third hearing on Feb. 11 had been postponed to Feb. 25 to complete taking the testimony of all the suspects after the testimonies of Erhan Tuncel and Yasin Hayal, the suspected inciters of the murder, were heard in the third session. Suspects Ersin Yolcu, Ahmet Yskender, Mustafa Ozturk and Salih Hacysalihoglu were questioned in the trial. Along with other crimes, Yolcu, Yskender and Ozturk are alleged to have assisted a terror organization and of being members of a terror organization. Deputies from both the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) were in court to observe the trial. Zafer Uskul, an AKP deputy and the head of the parliamentary commission on human rights was present at the trial as well. "Our commission does not have the authority to intervene in a judicial process," Uskul said, Turkish Daily News reports. Hrant Dink was gunned down at his Istanbul newspaper office on January 17, 2007 by ultranationalist Ogun Samast.   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 Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
