  UNHCR pledges to help Syrian refugees reaching Armenia October 18, 2016 - 11:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia Christoph Bierwirth said Monday, October 17 the organization is ready to assist Syrian-Armenians. The official discussed the issue with Armenian human rights defender Arman Tatoyan who had previously applied to global human rights organizations to draw attention to the matter. At the meeting, the two discussed problems that Syrian refugees face after reaching Armenia, namely the matter of providing them with living conditions, the Ombudsman's office said. Also, they dwelled upon the financial assistance by the UNHCR to the new flows of migrants to the country. Bierwirth expressed readiness to help the Syrian-Armenians as much as possible.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
