Armenian Community of Aleppo bears no losses from ongoing clashes

YEREVAN,ARMENPRESS 1, ARMENPRESS: Armenian districts of Aleppo are quiet, reportedly some stores are even operating.

In accordance with the received information the alarm concerning bread has been alleviated, however the food prices have significantly increased, Aleppo-based Facebook users told Armenpress.

Schools and kindergardens are overcrowded with refugees. The rebel forces have already captured Bab al-Nayrab police office. The news are speculated that rebels control supervision over some districts and currently Armed Forces are again trying to seize control.

In accordance with Syrian Human Rights Defense Organization the ongoing clashes have resulted in the death of over 17 thousand 192 people. By the info of Arab mass media 11 thousand 897 were peaceful civilians, while 4348 were security officers. Among the victims there were 7 Armenians, 2 of which were the Syrian Army militaries. Because of lasting disturbances in Syria a number of people are leaving the country, getting refugee status in other countries. Recently Syrian Armenian Community representatives are also quitting the state. The applications submitted from Syria by our compatriots are being envisaged by accelerated procedure, at least within ten days.