UN Security Council to discuss possible Syria sanctionsJune 26, 2012 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UN Security Council will discuss possible sanctions against Syria if it fails to carry out the peace plan of UN-Arab League envoy on Syria, Kofi Annan, French Foreign Ministry spokesman Bernard Valero said on Tuesday, June 26, according to RIA Novosti. “We want to beef up Annan’s plan by linking it to Chapter 7 [of the UN Charter],” he said. “We are in constant contact with our partners in the Security Council to ensure a vote for a resolution to that effect.” Security Council consultations will be held within that framework later on Tuesday, Valero added. Annan said on Friday it was "time for countries of influence to raise the level of pressure" on both the Syrian opposition and Assad, to end the spiraling violence there that the UN says has claimed more than 12,000 lives since March 2011. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |