Baku attempt to spread anti-Armenian propaganda foiled in UNOctober 20, 2009 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United Nations General Assembly's Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Affairs Committee, commonly referred to as the Third Committee held a hearing on children's rights. On October 16, when Armenian and Azerbaijani representatives were scheduled to speak, Azeri delegate decided to dedicate his speech to "occupation of Azeri lands by Armenia, refugees and atrocities in Khojalu." The chairman had to interrupt the speech, saying that the Azerbaijani parliamentarian misuses the time. However, the delegate continued speaking in the same vein and the chairman turned off the microphone. Representative of Armenia, for his part, emphasized that Azerbaijan once again tried to disseminate anti-Armenian propaganda irrespectively of the agenda of the session. He also drew attention to the violence Azerbaijan used against the Armenian population of the republic. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |