Kurdish rally dispersed in VanFebruary 27, 2008 - 14:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hundreds of Kurds in Turkey's Van took the streets Tuesday to protest cross-border operations in Iraqi Kurdistan. The police used water cannons and tear gas. Five protests were injured, several arrested, EuroNews reports.Collisions between Kurdish rebels and Turkish troops are going on. Turkish troops with the assistance of defense technology and aviation advance through the snow-covered mountains to eliminate Kurdish facilities. "The terrorist organization has based in northern Iraq. It destabilizes Iraq and represents a threat for Turkey. Our contribution to war on terror will help relations with Iraq," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, adding that the troops will be immediately withdrawn after completion of the operation. The Turkish command reported 150 killed Kurdish rebels and 19 Turkish troops. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |