Armenian, French Human Rights Defenders discuss return of PoWsDecember 7, 2021 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan has raised the need for the repatriation of the Armenian prisoners of war at a meeting with his French counterpart Claire Hédon in Paris. According to Tatoyan, the PoWs are being kept in violation of international law. The Armenian HRD also weighed in on the gross violations of the rights of Armenian servicemen and civilians by the Azerbaijani armed forces, including the issue of responsibility for torture and atrocities. "I have stressed that the Azerbaijani authorities are spreading their Armenophobic policies and promoting hatred against Armenians throughout the world," Tatoyan said. "The negative effects of Covid-19 on people, the rights of women and children, and the involvement of human rights institutions in international bodies were also on the table." 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 | 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |