Artsakh positions, Armenian villages fired upon from AzerbaijanMarch 29, 2014 - 14:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 350 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan from March 23-29. Azerbaijan fired over 2000 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions. The NKR defense army continued with their military duty in line with ceasefire principles, taking necessary measures to protect the frontline. It was also reported that the Azerbaijani forces continuously fire upon the Armenian border villages of Aygepar, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, Movses and Paravakar. Video footages in the internet clearly show the ceasefire violations, according to Panorama.am. Commenting on these reports as well as measures taken by the Armenian side, Defense Ministry’s spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said, “Not only military positions but also settlements are under fire. The Armenian servicemen were ordered to prevent Azeri aggression and the Defense Ministry is taking appropriate measures as well.” Related links: Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. 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. 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. 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. |