Syrian opposition body accuses top rebel commander of fraud and theftMay 22, 2018 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Free Damascus Countryside Council, a Syrian opposition-affiliated body, accused the commander of Faylaq al-Rahman rebel group of stealing a huge amount of money before leaving the capital to Syria’s north as per an evacuation deal with the government, Al-Masdar News reports. The Council issued an official statement alleging that "Abdul Nasser Shumair and his deputy Yasser al-Qadri refused to give back $255,000 dollars and 783 Syrian Pounds deposited earlier with them." The two commanders, according to the statement, pledged to return the money after they complete the evacuation process to the country’s north. However, they kept the money for themselves, claiming they have spent it in buying food and various supplies for their fighters. The Council said it will file a legal suit against the two commanders. Faylaq al-Rahman, along with other rebel groups in East Ghouta region, surrendered to the Syrian army in the wake of a fierce offensive to secure the capital. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |