Dink murderer recognized adultJanuary 7, 2008 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ogun Samast accused of murdering prominent Agos editor Hrant Dink almost one year ago can now be named by the media, after authorities lifted a ban on publishing his identity. Till now, the media have been forbidden to publish Samast's name as he was believed to be under the age of 18.However, the results of medical tests conducted on Samast revealed he is currently 19 years of age, meaning he was not a minor. Samast is standing trial for the murder of Dink along with a number of other men accused of involvement in the crime or inciting Samast to commit the shooting. Detained a few days after the shooting, Samast, who has links to far right wing Turkish groups, admitted to killing Dink, NTV -Turk reports. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |