Egyptian court sentences 230 to life over 2011 clashesFebruary 4, 2015 - 18:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Egyptian court has sentenced 230 people, including one of the leading activists behind the 2011 uprising, to life in prison after finding them guilty of taking part in clashes between protesters and security forces, the Guardian reports. Among the 230 was the secular activist Ahmed Douma, who is already serving a three-year-sentence for breaking a draconian law regulating protests. It is the heaviest sentence yet against those who spearheaded the mass protests four years ago that forced Hosni Mubarak to step down. The case is connected to clashes in central Cairo in December 2011 during which a fire gutted parts of a library housing rare manuscripts and books. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |