HRD: Azeri forces have built shelters, accumulated firewood in ArmeniaOctober 18, 2021 - 13:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azerbaijani armed forces that have invaded the Armenia's Gegharkunik region since mid-May, have built large shelters, accumulated a large amount of firewood, and paved the roads leading to their new positions, Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan said Monday, October 18. "Their activity has recently increased sharply. Moreover, they continue to build new roads, increase the number of servicemen and the amount of weapons in their positions. They are constantly carrying out active engineering work," Tatoyan said in a statement. "They are physically standing in the very lands that belong to the citizens of the Republic of Armenia with the rights established by legal documents." Citing an extensive body of evidence, Tatoyan said the Azerbaijani troops are terrorizing the Armenian civilian population, opening fire on their homes, setting fire to the pastures and stacks of hay. "The presence of the Azerbaijani armed forces in the vicinity of the villages of the Republic of Armenia and in the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia is openly criminal, violates the vital rights of the villagers to live safely, to own property and make money. Their presence disrupts the peaceful life of the people," Tatoyan said. "Therefore, the process of creating a demilitarized security zone around the borders of the Republic of Armenia, the immediate removal of Azerbaijani servicemen from the vicinity of the villages of the Republic of Armenia and the roads between the communities must begin immediately." Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. 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. |