Georgian policemen detain Armenian citizen for “illegal entry into the country” through Russian frontierAugust 31, 2010 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgian policemen detained a citizen of Armenia for “illegal entry into the country” through Russian frontier. As Georgian frontier police reported, Hamlet Adamyan was detained as a result of special operation conducted by Georgian police in Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. As the investigation clarified, on October 22, Adamyan entered Georgia from Russian territory. Georgia does note have an official check points on the land frontier with Russia, so the entry from Russian territory is considered illegal. In 2007, Russia closed the border with Georgia, establishing a check point on the border with Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Currently, Adamyan is threatened with 5 years of prison or major penalty, Georgia Online reported. Armenian Foreign Ministry refused to comment on the situation. Related links: Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. 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. |