AZERI MUSLIMS DECLARED "JIHAD" AGAINST ARMENIANSAugust 5, 2002 - 22:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azeri Muslims have declared "sacred war to liberate Nagorno-Karabakh". As "Arminfo" agency reports with the reference to Azeri sources, Muslims urge Azeri people to join "the jihad against Armenians aggressors". As the statement of the "Tabuk" Muslim organization states, "the Azeri constitution is the Koran and the justice is the Shariat". The organization addressed its call to "those who are not indifferent to the future of Azerbaijan and are ready to fight against the enemy". The document also states the condemnation "of the current moral and political crisis in the country that began because of "Armenian aggression" and is characterized with taking drugs and drinking spirits as well as freedom of morals and manners. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. 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. |