BAKU AUTHORITIES TO DEMOLISH ARMENIAN AND RUSSIAN GRAVESFebruary 24, 2003 - 22:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - April 1 Baku authorities intend to begin demolishing Armenian and Russian graves situated in the segment of Narimanov cemetery, where a new highway will be laid. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, director of human rights center of Azerbaijan Eldar Zeynalov stated today. In his words, the Baku authorities note "their being abandoned for over 12 years" as a formal cause for destroying the graves. Before April 1 relatives of those buried can make a request for transferring the graves. Taking into account unavailability of the opportunity for the graves in Baku to be visited by Armenians, Eldar Zeynalov expressed opinion that international organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross could contribute to the reburial of the Armenians and Russians in Armenia and Russia. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |