Baku practices self-delusion believing youth was drawn into protest ralliesMarch 12, 2011 - 15:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan Ramil Usubov commented on an attempt of a group of young people to hold illegal action on March 11. According to APA, Usubov said that such attempts were undertaken previously. “Some people were instigating the preparations for illegal rallies. Our youth was unwilling drawn into this. But yesterday’s events showed that Azerbaijani youth, as an integral part of the people of Azerbaijan, is closely united around the country’s president and supporting his policy.” On March 11, Azerbaijani Interior Ministry circulated a report in connection with the illegal action in Baku. Starting from 12:00, supporters of the action organizers totaling 100 people in small groups openly violated public order and tranquility of the population and tried to gather near the '28 May' metro station, the press service of the Interior Ministry told Trend. As a result of measures taken, these illegal activities have been stopped, 43 people were detained. Acts were compiled with regards to 20 persons the detainees and sent to the appropriate authorities for consideration in accordance with the laws. The remaining 23 detainees were released, after the testimony and an official warning about the inadmissibility of illegal actions. There were not attempts to conduct illegal actions in other cities and regions of the country. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |