Karabakh urges Iran, Russia, Armenia to create counter-terrorism centerOctober 11, 2020 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The National Assembly of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) has called on Armenia, Russia and Iran to create a center for counter-terrorism coordination to identify and neutralize international terrorists who have penetrated the region, as well as their points of deployment and military bases. In a statement published Sunday, October 11, the parliament said international terrorists and members of extremist groups from Syria, Iraq, Libya and other countries have been deployed in the region by Turkey, which is openly supporting Azerbaijan's aggression against Karabakh. Armenia was the first to report on Turkey's deployment of thousands of Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan on September 28. International media publications followed suit, as did reaction from France, Russia, Syria and Iran. Karabakh's National Assembly called on Russia and Iran to condemn the use by Azerbaijan of international terrorist groups in military aggression against Artsakh. Armenia, Iran and Russia were also urged to create a joint counter-terrorism coalition for the prompt and effective physical neutralization of terrorists and that have reached the region. Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey, launched a large-scale offensive against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27, shelling Armenian positions and civilian settlements with large caliber weapons and rocket systems. Armenia and Karabakh have introduced martial law and total mobilization. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. International and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages, as well as the iconic Ghazanchetsots Cathedral in Shushi. Before a humanitarian ceasefire could begin on October 10, Azerbaijan launched a new offensive and struck settlements both in Karabakh and Armenia. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. Armenia designates flood-hit communities as disaster areas The emergency situation was created by floods caused by heavy rains in Armenia’s north on May 25-26. |