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Caucasian Knot | Armenia sends letter to the UN Security Council

Aram Torosian
Caucasian Knot, EU
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Azerbaijan’s aggression is accompanied by territorial claims, threats of war and hate speech based on ethnicity, the Armenia’s UN permanent representative has stated in a letter addressed to the UN Security Council.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that on July 29, the USA called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to observe the ceasefire. A violation of its territorial integrity gives Yerevan reason to appeal to the UN Security Council and the OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe), nine NGOs have stated. None of the parties in conflict is interested in the war, political analysts assert.

Mger Margaryan, Armenia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has sent a letter to Nicolas de Riviere, the Chairman of the UN Security Council, the website of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has reported. Mr Margaryan has stated about Azerbaijan’s encroachments on Armenian territory, which led to human casualties.

Let us remind you that on July 28, local hostilities broke out on the border of the Gegarkunik Region of Armenia with Azerbaijan. It was reported that there were wounded servicemen on both sides; and three Armenian soldiers perished. The parties, mediated by Russia, agreed on a ceasefire, but the very next day they exchanged accusations of violating it. Today, Armenia again reported about shelling in Eraskh.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on at 02:22 pm MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

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Armenian analysts suggest reasons for local hostilities near Gegarkunik and Eraskh, OSCE calls on Baku and Yerevan to abide by ceasefire agreement, Human rights defenders call on Armenian authorities to ask for UN and OSCE assistance.

Author: Tigran Petrosyan; Source: CK correspondent

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Caucasian Knot | Azerbaijan claims shelling of its positions along Armenian border

Aram Torosian
The Caucasian Knot, EU
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From their positions located in the Vardenis, Berd and Vedi Districts, Armenian soldiers have shelled the positions of Azerbaijani militaries deployed in the Kelbadjar, Tovuz and Sadarak Districts, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that Armenia and Azerbaijan are systematically exchanging accusations of shelling on their joint border. According to the Armenian MoD, on July 16, Azerbaijani militaries delivered fire in the direction of the Armenian positions located on the border of the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic (NAR) and the Ararat Region.

From their positions stationed in the village of Yukhary Shordja of the Basarkechar District (the Armenian name is the Vardenis District, – note of the “Caucasian Knot”), and on July 17 – from the direction of the village of Mosesgekh of the Berd District, Armenian militaries periodically shelled the positions of the Azerbaijani Army in the direction of the village of Istisu, Kelbadjar District, and the village of Agdam, Tovuz District, the Azerbaijani MoD has reported.

Also on July 17, from their positions stationed near the village of Arazdeyen, Vedi District (Ararat Region), Armenian soldiers shelled the positions of Azerbaijani militaries in the direction of the Sadarak District of the NAR.

Azerbaijani soldiers opened a return fire, the MoD has noted, adding that there were no victims.

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on at 09:41 am MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

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Armenia refutes Azerbaijan’s statement about shelling, Azerbaijan accused Armenia of shelling its border positions, .

Author: Faik Medjid; Source: CK correspondent

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Newspaper: What will happen if Armenia Constitutional Court reduces ruling party seats in new parliament?

Aram Torosian
News.am, Armenia
09:59, 14.07.2021

YEREVAN. – Hraparak daily of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes: One of the demands of the [opposition] “Armenia” bloc [led by second President Robert Kocharyan] at the CC [(Constitutional Court)] is to establish a new order for the distribution of [parliamentary] mandates. The CC, according to the law, has such authority.

If they [the CC] record that the electoral fraud [during the snap parliamentary elections on June 20] has had a considerable impact [on the voting results], a new order of distribution of [parliamentary] mandates is established, and accordingly, they reduce the mandates of the ruling majority and add [them] to [those of] the [parliamentary] opposition.

It should be reminded that the [ruling] CC [(Civil Contract Party)] has received 71 mandates, the “Armenia” bloc—29, the [opposition] “I have honor” [bloc]—7; that is, the CC has 2/3 [of the seats] of the NA [(National Assembly)] and can pass all the initiatives, adopt constitutional laws on its own.

Yesterday, the “Armenia” bloc demanded at the CC to limit the mandates given to the [parliament] majority faction to up to 3/5 of the number of total parliamentary mandates.

And what will happen if the CC does not have 3/5 in the parliament? It cannot adopt the constitutional laws on its own. According to Section 2 of Article 103 of the RA Constitution, the NA Rules of Procedure, Electoral, Judicial Codes, the RA Law on the Constitutional Court, the laws on referendum, [political] parties, the Human Rights Defender are considered constitutional laws.

Caucasian Knot | Armenia claims an attempt by Azerbaijani soldiers to interfere with agricultural work

Aram Torosian
The Caucasian Knot, EU
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Azerbaijani soldiers prevented a resident of the Tekh village in the Syunik Region from collecting cut grass, the local authorities reported. Agricultural work was completed only after the intervention of Armenian soldiers.

The “Caucasian Knot” has reported that the conflict on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been going on since mid-May. Residents of the border communities of the Gegarkunik Region of Armenia note that close positions of the Azerbaijani troops prevent civilians from cultivating the fields and grazing livestock.

The residents of the Tekh village planned to collect the grass they had earlier cut in the field. However, the Azerbaijani soldiers came from their positions and forbade the work to be carried out, the Tekh community reports on its Facebook page.

Nerses Shadunts, the head of the Tekh community, reported that starting from the very first day of their appearance in the territory, the Azerbaijani soldiers were digging trenches and arranging concrete fences.

“It happened that the Azerbaijanis drove the cattle of local residents away to their positions,” the head of the Tekh community said.

Arman Tatoyan, Ombudsman of Armenia, reports there were five Azerbaijani soldiers, who entered the territory and “two of them were the most aggressive and demanded from Armenian residents to leave the territory and never appear there.” According to the Ombudsman of Armenia, the incident is directed “against the fundamental rights of residents of Armenia: the right to life and support for families, and similar incidents occur regularly.”

This article was originally published on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’ on at 01:42 am MSK. To access the full text of the article, click here.

See earlier reports:

Armenian GPO investigates threats to journalist on Azerbaijani border, Analysts treat Yerevan’s influence on Azerbaijani border as minimal, Armenia relies on deployment of peacemakers in Gegarkunik Region.

Author: Armine Martirosyan; Source: CK correspondent

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Armenian President, OSCE ODIHR Director, OSCE PA Secretary General highlight strengthening of democratic institutions

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 19:01, 21 June, 2021

YEREVAN, JUNE 21, ARMENPRESS.   President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian received on June 21 OSCE ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci and OSCE PA Secretary General Roberto Montella, who carried out observer mission during Armenia;s early parliamentary elections.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the President’s Office, the guests presented information to President Sarkissian about the works done during the observer mission, provided their remarks over the electoral process, as well as delivered the full version of their report.

President Sarkissian thanked the heads of the institutions and the observer mission for their works.  The sides exchanged views on the importance of strengthening democratic values and institutions in Armenia, as well as the cooperation between the OSCE ODIHR and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly with Armenia. In particular, they referred to the cooperation with the presidential institution.

The OSCE ODIHR Director and the OSCE PA Secretary General noted that their institutions have been cooperating with Armenia for years and are ready to continue supporting the capacity building of democratic institutions.

Armenia extends ban on import of Turkish goods for another six months

Aram Torosian
Public Radio of Armenia
June 24 2021    
 

Armenia will extend the ban on import of Turkish goods for another six months. The relevant decision was made at the government sitting today.

“The ban on the import of goods of Turkish origin not only imposes an economic sanction on Turkey, but also suspends the financial flows to the Turkish state treasury from Armenian sources for security reasons,” Vahan Kerobyan said at the cabinet meeting.

At the same time, he said, the penetration of various dangers through the import of final consumer goods from a hostile country is prevented.

The six-month ban was introduced on December 31 was to expire on July 1.

 

Armenpress: Armenia records 93 new COVID-19 cases

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Armenia records 93 new COVID-19 cases

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YEREVAN, JUNE 26, ARMENPRESS. 93 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Armenia in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 224,728, the ministry of healthcare reports.

66 patients have recovered in one day. The total number of recoveries has reached 216,489.

The death toll has risen to 4506 (1 death case has been registered in the past one day).

3631 COVID-19 tests were conducted on June 25.

The number of active cases is 2636.

Head of Armenia’s Odzun village: I was beaten by ten people, including the governor of Lori Province

Aram Torosian
News.am, Armenia
Head of Armenia’s Odzun village: I was beaten by ten people, including the governor of Lori Province
15:39, 23.06.2021

During a conversation with Armenian News-NEWS.am, head of Armenia’s Odzun village Arsen Titanyan said he was beaten by ten people, one of whom was Governor of Lori Province Aram Khachatryan.

“The case is currently in the stage of preliminary investigation. There were about ten people, including the regional governor. They are demanding that I resign,” he said, adding that he has bodily injuries and that he has just been discharged from the hospital.

Asked if he is going to resign, the head of Odzun village said the following: “Why should I resign?”

On June 22, ‘Armenia’ bloc, which ran in the snap parliamentary elections and won seats in parliament, received an alarm according to which the heads of communities who were the bloc’s teammates during the snap parliamentary elections were urged to voluntarily resign.

The head of Odzun village has submitted a report to the Police regarding the crime committed against him.

Putin-Biden summit kicks off in Geneva

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YEREVAN, JUNE 16, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden have begun talks in private in the library hall on the ground floor of the Villa La Grange in Geneva, reports TASS.

Before that the media was let in for an official photo session. Both leaders dropped several remarks. Also, they exchanged a couple of words when the reporters were leaving the room.

After the photo session the talks began behind closed doors. The two leaders are accompanied by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and interpreters.

Earlier Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that the two leaders will discuss regional affairs, including the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the Middle East, Syria, Lebanon, the situation around the Iranian nuclear program, the settlement of the situation in Afghanistan and the Korean Peninsula, Ukraine and Belarus.

This is the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and Biden since the US president took office.