1915 can be repeated in GeorgiaJanuary 23, 2009 - 19:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The actions of Georgian law enforcement prove that the Georgian authorities decided to settle the Armenian issue forcibly, an Armenian expert said. "The arrest of Grigory Minasyan and Sargis Hakobjanyan followed the attempts to liquidate Gurgen Shirinyan and the so-called trial of Vahagn Chakhalyan," Eduard Abrahamyan, expert at Mitq analytical center told PanARMENIAN.Net Grigory Minasyan and Sargis Hakobjanyan were detained in Samtskhe Javakheti on January 22. A criminal case in compliance with articles 18.1, 223.1 and 314 (formation of illegal armed unit and espionage) of the Georgian Penal Code was initiated. "Such actions will continue until complete de-Armenization of Samtskhe," Abrahamyan said. "All what happens in Georgia today reminds the situation in vilayets of Western Armenia. The entire Armenianhood and the world community should unite to prevent repetition of 1915 in Georgia," he said. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |