AMENDMENTS SUGGESTED FOR PACE REPORT ON POLITICAL PRISONERS CA N INFLUENCE INTERNAL POLITICAL SITUATION IN AZERBAIJANJune 26, 2003 - 19:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The amendments suggested in the PACE political committee's report on political prisoners in Azerbaijan are conncted with the items which can influence the internal political situation in the country. As reported by "525" Baku newspaper, head of the Azeri delegation in PACE Ilham Aliyev told journalists. In his words, the above-mentioned George Clearfight's report broaches not only the juridical but also political aspects. "Figures who committed grave crimes and whose discharge presents threat for the Azeri state are mentioned in the report", - Ilham Aliyev told after the sitting of the PACE political committee in Strasbourg. It should be noted that the sitting was held yesterday on the Azeri party initiative the reason for it being George Clearfight's report on political prisoners in Azerbaijan. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |