March 28, 2011 - 16:23 AMT
Situation in Damascus calm, Armenian community under no threat

The situation in Damascus in calm, Armenian community is under no threat, representative of Syria’s Armenian community, member of Arabian Writers’ Union Nora Arisian said.

As she told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, the community representatives have no intention to leave Syria. “We’re aware that governmental reforms are soon to be expected, with a better atmosphere to follow. Nothing will change for Armenians in this case, we live peaceful lives and are supporting President Bashar al-Assad,” Arisian said.

Armenians in Syria have a school, operating churches, social organization, the privileges being restricted to Armenian community only out of other national minorities in the country. Currently 100 000 Armenians reside in Syria.