  ARFD raised over 44000 Euro to aid Syrian Armenians November 6, 2012 - 21:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ARD Dashnaktsutyun in Western Europe has announced completion of the first stage of Syrian Armenians outreach program. Euro 44135 was raised in the framework of the program which allowed dispatch of 2 planes with humanitarian assistance to Aleppo. ARFD urges further aid to Syrian Armenians who’re facing a severe humanitarian catastrophe. Similar campaigns are being held in different regions of Europe. Over 30000 people were killed in violence across Syria as rebels wage a civil war to unseat President Assad. Aleppo’s Armenian community listed 60000 people before the crisis broke out. Outflow of Armenians from Syria followed anti-Assad rebellion, with dozens of Armenians killed.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
