Armenia ex-Minister charged in case probing 10-year-old protest clashesJanuary 14, 2019 - 17:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Charges have been brought against former Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan as part of a probe into clashes between the police and peaceful protesters following the presidential election in 2008. An official from the Prosecutor General’s office confirmed the news on Monday, January 14 after the Special Investigative Committee failed to confirm or deny the allegations. Ohanyan is among the seven former officials, such as second President Robert Kocharyan, charged as part of the investigation. 10 people were killed in the clashes on March 1, 2008. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |