  Shirak Torosyan: election campaign in Javakhk unequal for Armenians May 18, 2010 - 22:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The election campaign in Javakhk proceeds in conditions unequal for the Armenian population, said Shirak Torosyan, member of the Republican Party of Armenia. “There are 64 villages in the Akhalkalaki region. Georgians live in 7 of them; the others are inhabited by Armenians. Despite this, there are 5 constituencies in Georgian villages and 17 in Armenian ones. It means that although few in number, Georgians will secure 20% of seats, what is a grave violation of national minorities’ rights,” he said. Mr. Torosyan called on observing missions to closely watch the impending elections to the local-self government in Georgia.   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 |  Latest news 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
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