Ter-Petrosyan not under house arrestMarch 1, 2008 - 20:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ex-President Levon Ter-Petrosyan is not under house arrest, RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian told a news conference in Yerevan."Security of an official is regulated by the Constitution. If safety of an official either in commission or retired is jeopardized, he is protected by the presidential guard. By this very reason, Levon Ter-Petrosyan was driven away from Liberty Square. Presently, he is free to leave his apartments but before he should renounce the guard supposed by the law. He refused to do that," the Minister said. "The only wish of President Robert Kocharian is to transform the situation into a political process. The main cause of tensions is Ter-Petrosyan's refusal to cooperate. But the authorities do not intend to tolerate uncontrolled human mass. Eventually, those who gathered to support Ter-Petrosyan are our people who are discontent with the outcomes of the election. But, there political tools which should be used," Vartan Oskanian said. "Unwillingly, Robert Kocharian has to impose the emergency rule to secure order in the republic and its capital city," the Minister resumed. 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." 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. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |