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The reaction of the Armenian authorities to the Kessab events lacks clarity, representative of Aleppo national authorities Nerses Sargisyan told reporters in Yerevan. 

According to him, it is a national problem. “Kessab is the last remaining part of historic Armenia. So exact steps are needed especially as Turkey is directly involved in the attacks.”

Karo Yuzbashyan said for his part that the Syrian state performs its duty fully. “Kessab residents can return to their homes, but it will not be soon. It will take time for security to be established in the region.”

Nerses Sargisyan noted that the Armenian families are provided with maximum support in Latakia. “They have abandoned their homes so they are not in an easy situation. They are currently under the protection of the Syrian national authorities,” he said.

According to Karo Yuzbashyan, Kessab was attacked by Turkish detachments, and Turkmen minorities also participated in the attacks.