UN monitors move to hot spot in southern SyriaApril 27, 2012 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UN says international monitors have moved into another hot spot in Syria to try to stop violence, AP reported. The monitoring team's spokesman, Neeraj Singh, said Friday, April 27 two observers have been stationed in the southern city of Daraa. That's where the uprising against President Bashar Assad's rule began 13 months ago. Activists were planning more anti-regime protests on Friday. The UN has 15 monitors in Syria. They are visiting flashpoints to try to salvage a plan that calls for an end to the fighting. Despite the plan, violence has continued. An amateur video posted online Thursday shows people carrying the body of a boy said to have been shot dead by Syrian troops. UN vehicles are seen nearby. The UN has approved increasing the mission to 300 observers. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. |