UN says 127 dead in Ukraine violence May 22, 2014 - 09:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A UN official said 127 people have died in several weeks of violence in Ukraine's south and east, according to the Associated Press. Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic told the Security Council on Wednesday, May 21, that the human rights situation in eastern Ukraine continues to get worse, with "more arms, and more arms being used." Simonovic also warned of a "wave of displaced persons" emerging from the troubled east. He said about 1,000 have been officially registered so far but said the real number is likely much higher. He also criticized recent abductions of electoral commission members and related intimidation, saying it would make Sunday's elections "that much more difficult."  Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
