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Another domestic conflict between Armenians and Azerbaijanis took place in Georgia

Vanyan Gary
Arminfo, Armenia
Aug 25 2020

ArmInfo. In Georgia,   another domestic conflict between Armenians and Azerbaijanis took place.

Thus, according to JNEWS, on August 23, a fight broke out between  residents of the Toriya village of Ninotsminda municipality and  Azerbaijanis.

The fact is that the Azerbaijanis grazed sheep on the pastures  belonging to the residents of the village of Toriya (Armenians -  ed.), The villagers drove the animals away, after which a scuffle  began.  The Georgian Interior Ministry launched an investigation  under two articles of the Criminal Code, there are wounded and  detained.

According to one of the residents of Toriya village, they sent a  16-year-old child to tell the Tusheti people to take the sheep out of  their pastures, but they beat the child, after which a fight ensued.

In an interview with JNEWS, one of the participants in the fight said  the following: "We have a territory for haymaking, we went and saw  that the Turks were grazing sheep in our territories. We drove the  animals out of the field, and a quarrel and a fight broke out from  there. Then they gathered in a group of several people and attacked  us. They were in about 3-4 cars, and there were many of us, but we  worked – some were mowing, while others were standing, they came and  attacked us with iron and wooden clubs. It so happened that about  three of our people were detained. I do not know if they were  arrested or not. The fight took place in the pasture. We want  justice, we want to find out who gave them "spirit" so that they are  taking such steps, attacking people, even beating up Georgian border  guards. "

According to Torii residents, 5-6 people were injured of varying  severity, including two minor children.  They received appropriate  medical care at the Ninotsminda hospital.

According to the villagers, there were no problems with Azerbaijanis  in the past, and this is the first serious incident that everyone  already knows about. The press service of the Ministry of Internal  Affairs, at the moment, has detained a total of 11 people on both  sides, an investigation is underway. The Ministry of Internal Affairs  of Georgia has launched an investigation under article <organization,  management and participation in group violence>.

On the morning of August 24, residents of the village of Toria  gathered in front of the Ninotsminda police building and demanded the  release of three detained residents of the village of Toria.


Azerbaijani press: Azerbaijani FM gives interview to Turkish TV channel

Vanyan Gary
POLITICS12 August 2020 12:17 (UTC+04:00)

BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.12

By Asif Mehman – Trend:

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov's visit to Turkey continues, Trend reports on August 12.

Bayramov gave an interview to CNN Turk TV channel, in which he touched upon Turkish-Azerbaijani relations, the latest hostilities on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border and other issues.

The minister, reminding about recent provocation of the Armenian armed forces in the direction of Tovuz district on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border since July 12, stressed that this provocation had very clear political and military goals.

According to him, by creating a new hotbed of tension on the border between the two countries in the region outside Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenian state tried to involve the political organizations of which it’s a member, as well as other member states of these organizations, in the issue.

"At the same time, by creating a new source of conflict, the Armenian leadership attempted to distract its population from the socio-economic tension as a result of the [COVID-19] pandemic’s impact on the country," Bayramov said.

On the other hand, Armenia intended to create this escalation exactly in the direction where major regional projects are located, he added.

The minister noted that as a result of the decisive rebuff by the Azerbaijani army, the Armenian military units were repelled back, and the provocation was prevented.

"Unfortunately, as a result of the Armenian provocation, Azerbaijani servicemen were killed. I express once again my condolences to their families, relatives and the people of Azerbaijan," he said.

"During this provocation, the Armenian side once again revealed its terrorist essence. The Armenian army shelled the settlements, killing a 76-year-old villager. However, this is not the first such case. These are actions that, as a rule, are resorted to by Armenian military units. This once again testifies to the terrorist nature of the Armenian state," stressed the minister.

“This is the same Armenia that has committed many terrorist acts around the world, supporting ASALA and other terrorist organizations. Brotherly Turkey has also become a victim of these terrorist attacks. Armenia widely used terrorism during the occupation of Nagorno Karabakh and adjacent territories," added Bayramov.

As earlier reported, the minister's official visit to Turkey began on Aug. 11. He held meetings with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Azerbaijani president ‘concerned’ about recent Russian arms shipments to Armenia

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AMN – Al Masdar News
Aug 13 2020
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev expressed his disapproval of Russian arms supplies to Armenia this week, while holding a telephone meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. on Wednesday.

According to the Tass News Agency, Aliyev expressed his country’s “concern about  military shipments from Russia to Armenia.”

The press office of the President of Azerbaijan stated: “Ilham Aliyev indicated that the volume of military shipments that were delivered immediately after the armed clashes on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border (in July) from Russia to Armenia using the airspace of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran, exceeded 400 tons, and stressed that the main purpose of his phone call is to clarify this problem. ”

The press office said that Aliyev “drew the attention of the Russian {resident to the fact that the intensity of military shipments from Russia to Armenia after July 17 until now, after the end of the clashes on the Armenian-Azerbaijani borders, raises the concern of the Azerbaijani people and their serious questions.”

The press office indicated that during the conversation that took place on the initiative of the Azerbaijani side, the two parties also discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, and expressed their common desire to further strengthen the Azerbaijani-Russian partnership in all fields.

The Kremlin press office said on Wednesday, that the two leaders exchanged views during the conversation on regional issues in the context of the escalation of the situation on the Azerbaijani-Armenian borders in July.

The press office added that the Russian side stressed the importance of preventing any action that would escalate tension in the region.

Armenia and Azerbaijan were involved in a fierce battle along their border, beginning on July 12th; this culminated in 18 deaths, including 12 Azerbaijani soldiers.


Prime Minister formally requests President to sack Deputy Chief of Police Hayk Mhryan

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 13:50, 5 August, 2020

YEREVAN, AUGUST 5, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has submitted a recommendation to President Armen Sarkissian requesting him to dismiss Deputy Chief of Police of Armenia Hayk Mhryan, Sarkissian’s aide Hasmik Poghosyan told ARMENPRESS.

“The President hasn’t signed the motion yet,” she said.

According to unconfirmed media reports, another Deputy Chief of Police, Tigran Yesayan, is also sacked.

Reporting by Lilit Demuryan; Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

UNIFIL’s Armenian contingent was never in danger during blast – foreign ministry

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 15:53, 5 August, 2020

YEREVAN, AUGUST 5, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian peacekeepers of UNIFIL were not in danger at the time when the devastating blast hit Beirut, the foreign ministry told ARMENPRESS.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Anna Naghdalyan told ARMENPRESS that the Armenian Embassy maintains constant contact with the peacekeepers. “Ambassador Atabekyan contacted them this morning. He said that the peacekeepers are serving in the direction of the southern border, which is rather far away from the blast area,” she said, adding that the Armenian peacekeepers carry on with their service normally. 

UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force Lebanon) said earlier in a statement that one of its Maritime Task Force ships was damaged and some of UNIFIL naval peacekeepers were injured.

“As a result of a huge explosion that rocked Beirut Port this evening, one of the UNIFIL ships of the Maritime Task Force docked in the port was damaged, leaving some UNIFIL naval peacekeepers injured – some of them seriously. UNIFIL is transporting the injured peacekeepers to the nearest hospitals for medical treatment. UNIFIL is currently assessing the situation, including the scale of the impact on UNIFIL personnel” the mission said in a statement.

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Del Col said: “We are with the people and the Government of Lebanon during this difficult time and stand ready to help and provide any assistance and support.”

More than 2700 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port of Beirut at a warehouse on Tuesday, sending massive shockwaves through the Lebanese capital. More than 100 people are dead and 4000 are wounded. Heavy damages occurred across the city.

Editing and Translating by Stepan Kocharyan

Central Bank of Armenia: exchange rates and prices of precious metals – 05-08-20

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 17:41, 5 August, 2020

YEREVAN, 5 AUGUST, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 5 August, USD exchange rate down by 0.14 drams to 485.52 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 2.84 drams to 575.63 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.07 drams to 6.66 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 3.22 drams to 637.44 drams.

The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.

Gold price вup by 293.23 drams to 30874.68 drams. Silver price вup by 1.45 drams to 379.79 drams. Platinum price вup by 27.12 drams to 14220.55 drams.

Romanos Petrosyan appointed Minister of Environment

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 19:26, 30 July, 2020

YEREVAN, JULY 30, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian signed the decree appointing Romanos Petrosyan Minister of Environment, ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the President’s Office.

Earlier today, Petrosyan had been relieved of the post of Kotayk Governor.

 Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan

Asbarez: Azerbaijan Launches Another Attack on Armenia

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July 21,  2020

Armenian soldier at their posts on the border in Tavush Province

  • Pre-midnight attack targeted the “Anvakh” military post
  • Azerbaijan’s Elite Forces suffered heavy losses; some are reported to be trapped
  • No Armenian casualties were reported

Azerbaijani forces suffered heavy losses late Tuesday when Azerbaijan’s elite forces attempted to breach Armenia’s border for another failed try to capture the “Anvakh” military outpost.

Armenia’s Defense Ministry reported the new round of attacks took place at 11:30 p.m. local time Tuesday. The Armenian Armed Forces repelled the attack, causing significant losses to the Azerbaijani forces.

Defense Ministry spokesperson Shushan Stepanayan said based on preliminary reports, not only did Azerbaijan’s elite forces suffer losses, some of the troops have been trapped. There were no Armenian casualties.

As of 12:50 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the shooting had dissipated on the border, according to Stepanyan, who said that the leadership of Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces “is not in control of the situation.”

“A little while ago, the enemy again attempted to attack in the direction of ‘Anvakh’ [military outpost]. They were pushed back with losses,” said Defense Ministry representative Artsrun Hovhannisyan. “Aliyev’s ‘Elites’ have been trapped.

Azerbaijan opens fire on Armenian positions, says Armenian defense ministry

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TASS, Russia
Tensions flared up on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border on July 12, when Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said that Armenian army units had tried to attack Azerbaijan’s positions at the Tovuz section of the border with the use of artillery systems

YEREVAN, July 21. /TASS/. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have opened fire from sniper rifles on the positions of the Armenian army in the northeastern area of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, Armenia’s Defense Ministry Spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan informed on Facebook on Tuesday.

"The Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire from sniper rifles in an attempt to target our servicemen. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have been warned of the consequences through the corresponding communication channels. Currently, the situation on the border is relatively calm," she wrote.

Tensions flared up on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border on July 12, when Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said that Armenian army units had tried to attack Azerbaijan’s positions at the Tovuz section of the border with the use of artillery systems. For its part, Yerevan accused Azerbaijan of breaching the border. Baku said twelve servicemen of Azerbaijan’s army died since the clashes had begun. Armenia, in turn, reported that four servicemen were killed in the hostilities, while 10 servicemen were wounded. On July 17, both sides of the conflict reported that the situation on the border is relatively stable.

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the highland region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory that had been part of Azerbaijan before the Soviet Union break-up, but primarily populated by ethnic Armenians, broke out in February 1988 after the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region announced its withdrawal from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. In 1992-1994, tensions boiled over and exploded into large-scale military action for control over the enclave and seven adjacent territories after Azerbaijan lost control of them. Talks on the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement have been ongoing since 1992 under the OSCE Minsk Group, led by its three co-chairs – Russia, France and the United States.

Armenia is security guarantor of Artsakh, war is not an option – FM Mnatsakanyan

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YEREVAN, JULY 15, ARMENPRESS. Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan says Armenia is capable to protect itself, but peace process has no alternative, ARMENPRESS reports Mnatsakanyan said in an interview with Al-Jazeera.

Mnatsakanyan said that starting from July 12 a very dangerous situation was caused by Azerbaijani troops that attempted to infiltrate into the Armenian territories by using large-caliber artillery in the north-eastern part of Armenia, increasing the escalation.

‘’At the moment de-escalation is a priority. This is what we are making efforts for, this is what we are working for with the OSCE Minsk-Group Co-chairs, comprised of France, Russia and the USA. This is the priority for this moment. We need de-escalation. Armenia is capable to protect itself, Armenia is the security guarantor of Artsakh and war is not an option. We remain committed to it and will try to de-escalate the situation and create such an atmosphere that will foster peace and negotiation process’’, Mnatsakanyan said.

FM Mnatsakanyan assessed promising the fact that for 12-14 hours the situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border has been relatively calm.

‘’We are in constant touch with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs, with Russia and the other partners – the USA and France. We are trying to find the way that will allow to preserve this relative tranquility and re-confirm the ceasefire regime established in 1994 and since than we have had a document signed by Armenia, Artsakh and Azerbaijan. And now the full restoration of the ceasefire regime is a priority for us’’, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said.

Edited and translated by Tigran Sirekanyan