 Islamic State forces Raqqa’s Armenian kids study Sharia February 10, 2016 - 12:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State group, also known by the name Daesh, has imposed severe conditions on the Armenians and their families living in the Syrian city of Raqqa, Arevelk reports. A source in Aleppo, who has been able to maintain communication with Raqqa-based Armenians via WhatsApp, told Arevelk that the militants make Armenian children gather in special centers for studying Islamic Sharia. According to the source, the terrorists have created an atmosphere of fear in the city, banning any movement in the region. Around 20 Armenians currently live in the Islamic State stronghold of Raqqa, with the majority of the population having fled earlier.  Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
