Belgian court sentences Islamist group head to 12 years in jailFebruary 11, 2015 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Belgian court sentenced the head of Islamist group Sharia4Belgium to 12 years in prison on Wednesday, Feb 11, ruling that his group was a terrorist organization that convinced young people to join Jihadist fighters in the Middle East, according to Reuters. The sentence in Belgium's largest trial of alleged militants came as the country was on high alert after authorities uncovered a plot last month to kill police across the country. While 32-year-old Fouad Belkacem did not fight in Syria, unlike most other defendants, judge Luc Potargent said he was the driving force in the organization. Prosecutors had asked that he be sentenced to 15 years. 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. |