Three Armenians kidnapped in Syria released

YEREVAN, JANUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. The three Armenians, which were kidnapped in Raqqa road near Syrian-Turkish frontier two weeks ago, have been released. Press Secretary of the Armenian National Prelacy in Aleppo Jirair Reisian informed "Armenpress" about this. In addition he stated that they are safe now and have already returned back to home. As per the Armenians, which were kidnapped in the road from Beirut to Aleppo in the end of 2012, than there is no information about them yet.

Among other things Jirair Reisyan stated that there have been no serious accidents recorded in Aleppo during the holidays. The current situation in the city was calm. Although no Christmas mood reigned in the families during the holidays, only church ceremonies were held. Despite the overcast weather and absence of internet the situation in the city is still calm. Notwithstanding people are still hopeful about positive changes. Clashes in Syria lasting about 22 months caused death of 40 thousand people, including more than four dozens of Armenians.