Argentina’s Armenians call on Pope to intervene in Syrian conflictJune 24, 2014 - 11:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian community of Argentina sent a letter to Pope Francis asking for his intervention in the Syrian conflict, "convinced that his word could bring peace to the conflictive area of Middle East and ensure the return of refugees to their homes." According to Agencia Prensa Armenia, the letter warns about "the sad and painful situation of Christian minorities in Syria" and notes that "the civilian population is living in a disturbing critical state." "For example, the city of Kessab, a majority Armenian populated town, was attacked by al Qaeda-linked armed groups, who crossed the border from Turkey. On March 24, after a weekend of constant attacks, Kessab had to be evacuated to other locations like Basit and Latakia". "Since June 2, following the Syrian elections, the city of Aleppo has been the target of the attacks. The same groups attacked with rockets the neighborhood of Nor Kyugh, with also a majority of Armenian population. Whole buildings were demolished or partially destroyed, and the institutions of the Armenian community were completely or partially destroyed. Authorities have declared the area a disaster zone." The Armenian community requested the intervention of Pope Francis "to prove once again that men of different creeds, nationalities, languages and ideas can live in harmony and solidarity." 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |