More than 300 former rebels "join Syrian army ranks" in DaraaFebruary 13, 2019 - 10:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A large group of former rebels from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) has joined the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) after settling their cases with their local reconciliation committees, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a new report from the Daraa Governorate, more than 300 men from the Daraa Governorate town of Inkhil have joined the Syrian Arab Army’s ranks and begun their service. The former rebels from Inkhil have begun their service and moved towards a Syrian Arab Army base in an undisclosed part of the country. Photo. Reuters 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |