Even behind revolutions planned inside the country Azerbaijan sees ArmeniaMarch 10, 2011 - 20:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The wave of revolutions in Arab states has engulfed Azerbaijan, activating those dissatisfied with the country’s ruling regime. Specifically, a mass rally was scheduled for March 11, with appeals to participate circulated throughout the web. Azeri authorities, concerned over the recent trend, decided to undertake preventive measures, resorting to arrests of youth activists. Over the last month, 3 activists were arrested, with 2 more detained by March 10. Moreover, according to earlier reports of Yeni Musavat newspaper, Azerbaijani forces are gathering in Baku, which is explained by the local authorities’ serious concern over the possibility of riots. Recently, Baku servicemen were not allowed leaves of absence. Ironically enough, some in Azerbaijan accuse .. Armenia of triggering protest rallies. The executive secretary of Yeni Azerbaijan ruling party Ali Ahmedov urged Azerbaijani youth against “yielding to Armenia-supported appeals to participate in anti-governmental rallies.” The situation leads to one of two conclusions: either Azerbaijan cannot embrace the reality, and Aliyev will start a war in Karabakh to save face; or the country is looking for an additional reason to unleash a war. Whichever reason it is, the war will clearly be lost by Azerbaijani army which, while lacking fighting capacity, sets its hopes for huge quantities of weapon purchased and manufactured. Still, there’s one thing Baku’s forgetting: weapon is a mere metal without an efficient army. 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |