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YEREVAN, AUGUST 2, ARMENPRESS: The situation is growing tenser in the second largest city of Syria, Aleppo. Months long Turkey has been trying to disguise its actions towards Syria, yet currently the country comes forth obviously, Syrian Armenian Community representative Nazaret Elmagyan told in the briefing with Armenpress.
Started from August 1, the situation in Muslims populated districts became extremely worse . According to Elmagyan Armenian and Christian habited districts are not endangered, everything is quiet.
Elmgyan voices hope, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will manage to defeat rag- tag rebels through obstinate struggle.the strong and consistent stance by Russian Federation towards Syria gives the ground for such optimism.
Aleppo-based Facebook users informed Armenpress, telephone and internet connection of Aleppo city is disabled and does not work. Syrian Armenians arrived Yerevan state, the way taking to the airport is dangerous, because the rebels are controlling some parts of the road. Our compatriots note, they have not frequented work places for more than a week, the food prices have rather increased.
Syrian Armenians said, the maintenance of Bashar al- Assad in power is preferable for them and will be favorable for the Armenian community.
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.