  Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister in danger of losing post over crimes in Azeri army  February 23, 2011 - 19:51 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan’s Defense Minister is in danger of losing his post. Azerbaijani parliamentarians named the Defense Minister responsible for recent deaths in the army. The parliamentarians admitted the bloody incident where an Azeri serviceman shot his 7 fellow soldiers dead to be among many similar ones in the army. The MPs lay the blame of neglecting the situation on the Defense Minister, too busy with preparations of war with neighbors to mind the intolerance atmosphere in the army. According to Azeri media reports, Karabakh Liberation Organization demanded dismissal of the Defence Minster and the head of the General Staff “to save the Azeri army”. Apparently, a storm is brewing over the head of Abiyev. The situation in the Azeri army is critical, and judging by the situation, the current Defense Minister will be dismissed. The problem lies in finding a suitable candidate for the position. It’s unlikely that a person, assuming a ministerial position will refuse to be involved in corruption, busing himself with army problems instead.   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 Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
