Whilst these elections are not recognised by the international community the authorities of the self-declared Republic are taking their preparation seriously.
A report by the Armenian NGO “Peace Dialogue” highlights contradictions in society. The quest of young Armenians for a better life is often frustrated by fear and insecurity.
Turkish PM pushes for peace with Kurds during Novruz rally. On the same day Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed Kurdish leader, also called for an end to the forty-year long struggle.
Several Karabakh Armenian soldiers remain in critical condition after being wounded in skirmishes with Azerbaijani forces earlier this week. In the incident on Thursday at least three soldiers died and many others were wounded.