Government and rebel forces are preparing for serious battle in New Village: Jirayr Reisyan

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 14, ARMENPRESS: The situation in Armenian populated Syrian New Village district is calm on current moment, no clashes are orchestrated. As Aleppo National Primacy press secretry Jirayr Reisyan told Armenpress Government loyal forces and rebels are sketching a grave battle. The situation keeps escalating.

Syrian SANA agency in its turn informs the armed forces are continuing to clear out hotbeds of Aleppo city from armed groups, causing several casualties. Dozens of militants suffered in Aleppo Bustan al-Kasr, Suaika districts.

British newspaper The Telegraph in its September 13 issue circulated news as if Syrian Armenians and other Christian residents took arms and started fight against Syrian Free Army. In this regard Reisyan stated the news do not coincide with the reality. ''Armenians are against the fight among friend nations and abstain from participating . Our concern is the security of our families and institutions. The rest is disinformation''. Earlier Reisyan denied the news Syrian Government called New Village residents quit their habitants.

Over 20 thousand people became the victim of the launched clashes lasting about 18 months. Syrian Armenians recover more than two dozen victims.