  Turkish Prime Minister coordinated Freedom Flotilla June 10, 2010 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The report prepared by the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center based on evidences of the “humanitarian flotilla” participants suggests that the voyage was sanctioned by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to the report, IHH members’ testimony revealed the ties between the organization and Turkish ruling elite, specifically, PM Erdogan. Besides, the report says that Erdogan was coordinating the entire preparation process of the IHH “peacekeeping” mission. Meanwhile, Erdogan needed the action to strengthen his political influence inside Turkey. The report said while most of Mavi Marmara's passengers were humanitarian volunteers who underwent security checks before boarding the ship in Antalya in Turkey, a group of IHH activists had boarded the ship in an Istanbul port without examination. The report also noted that this refers to a group of trained fighters who initially were ready for compulsory resistance to Israelis, IzRus reported.  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 |  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. |
