Azerbaijan treats communication with Armenians as treacherySeptember 17, 2009 - 23:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Military court in Azerbaijan finished hearings on cases of Azerbaijani army soldiers Elchin Mamedov, Orhan Ismaylov. Shamo Dashdamirov and Murshud Bagirov.By court decision, Murshud Bagirov will serve 14 years in prison; Shamo Dadashov, Elchin Mamedov and Orhan Ismaylov will serve 10, 12 and 13 years respectively. "Soldiers in Defense Ministry's N military unit based in Fizuli region, Elchin Mamedov, Orhan Ismaylov, Shamo Dadashov and Murshud Bagirov voluntarily deserted their posts several times to meet with enemy servicemen and disclose military secrets to them," Trend News agency reports. Azerbaijani army soldiers are accused of crimes prescribed by Articles 274 (state betray) and 338.1 (infringement of rules on implementing fighting watch [fighting service] on duly detection and reflection of sudden attack on Azerbaijan Republic or maintenance of its safety if this act could harm interests or safety of the state) of Azerbaijan's Criminal Code. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |