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Date: 10/30/2024
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🪖 Military
There is a danger that Azerbaijan may strike again in Syunik – ambassador
French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies said there is a danger of possible new strikes by Azerbaijan in Armenia's southern region of Syunik. He said the local residents have problems with water supply and a number of other issues. Azerbaijani forces shelled 36 Armenian settlements, including Goris, Sisian, Kapan, Jermuk, Vardenis, Tegh and Geghamasar communities, causing complete or partial destruction of over 190 homes.
🏛️ Politics & Government
Armenian students condemn universities for decision to send delegations to COP29 in Baku
Armenian students call out Villanova University, Queen’s University, University of Washington and Northwestern University for their decision to send student delegations to the COP29 to be held in Baku this November. They strongly advise universities and students to learn about Azerbaijan's atrocities against Armenians and their human rights violations.
Foreign and domestic policy issues were discussed at the Security Council meeting
A regular session of the Security Council was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Issues related to foreign and domestic policy were discussed. Chairman of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan also participated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs avoids answering the questions regarding the controversial selection of RA judge candidates at the ECHR
Deputy Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan did not participate in the interview stage for the selection of candidates for the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) judges. CivilNet sent a request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asking him to answer three questions. The MFA gave an evasive answer referring to the Prime Minister's decisions.
France supports Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process – ambassador
Paris supports the process of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies said. The process will be based on the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, in which the newly independent former Soviet republics recognized each other's Soviet-era borders.
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee investigates nearly 1,900 criminal cases in first 9 months of 2024
Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee reviewed and conducted preliminary investigations into 1,896 criminal cases. In the first nine months of 2024, 114 criminal cases involving 250 individuals were referred to court. The number of completed cases rose by 266, an increase of 83.3%.
463 million drams were allocated to CEC as capital expenditure in 2024, which is not planned for next year. Hovhannisyan
Deputy of CP faction Sergey Bagratyan asked the Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan what is the reason for the 50% decrease in CEC funding. The minister noted that taking into account the limitations of the fiscal framework, a general approach was taken to optimize the general apparatus and reduce expenses.
Azerbaijani Government sends local media and NGOs instructions on commenting election results in Georgia – Mikroskop Media
NGOs registered in Azerbaijan and local media outlets received instructions that show how to comment on the election results. The instructions were sent by the Presidential Administration. The main points emphasized in the instruction are as follows: Voters chose peace, development, tradition, and the celebration of national values over war and conflict.
UK urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to maintain momentum in the peace process and finalize a lasting peace agreement
The UK urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to utilize upcoming multilateral meetings to maintain momentum on the peace process. The preservation of religious and cultural sites in the region is an important issue.
Armenian official points to “serious progress” in peace treaty talks
Yerevan has indicated on many occasions it is ready to sign the peace treaty with Baku with 80 percent of the document agreed on. Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan said the parties have edited versions of the draft deal.
A visit of journalists from Turkey to Armenia is planned to present the "Crossroads of Peace".
Prime Minister's staff plans to hold a number of events to promote the "Crossroads of Peace" ; project. Arayik Harutyunyan said this during the discussion of the 2025 budget in the National Assembly.
Srbuhi Galyan will be appointed Minister of Justice
Srbuhi Galyan is the deputy coordinator of the RA Prosecutor General's Department for the confiscation of property of illegal origin. He was appointed to that position on September 1, 2020. Prior to that, in 2019-2020, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Justice.
Neither US presidential candidate has earned ANCA's endorsement
Neither has in any way renounced or reversed these reckless, irresponsible, and genocide-aligned policies. 'Both tickets bear responsibility for ...
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