Tigran Sargsyan: Kessab Armenians must be sure that Armenia supports them
The Armenians of Kessab must be sure that their problems are at the center of the government’s attention and that Armenia supports them, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said at the cabinet meeting today.
Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan noted that 670 Armenian families were deported from Kessab. Of them, about 400 are currently in Latakia and Damascus, several families were evacuated to Beirut and Aynchar, over 200 people found refuge in Surb Astvatsatsin Church in Latakia.
According to the Minister, 38 people were taken hostage. Of them, 24 were freed, 3 were taken to Vakif village in Turkey. Children go to school in Aynchar. The refugee families are provided with food and first necessity items.
Mrs Hakobyan also said that the Armenians of Kessab demand an inquiry into the recent attack and wish to return to their homes.