Large US military convoy enters Syria from Iraq – reportDecember 16, 2019 - 11:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several U.S. military vehicles entered Syria’s Al-Hasakah Governorate on Sunday, December 15 after crossing into the Levantine country from neighboring Iraq, Al-Masdar News reports. According to state-owned Al-Ikhbariya, the U.S. military vehicles made their way to several of their posts in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate. The Al-Ikhbariya report said of the spread of American military vehicles were carrying logistical equipment that will be supplied to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate’s eastern countryside. The U.S. has continuously provided aid to the Syrian Democratic Forces in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, as they are currently carrying out operations against the Islamic State sleeper cells in the region. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |