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YEREVAN, JUNE 24, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian Community of Argentina has sent a letter to Pope Francis asking him to intervene in the Syrian conflict. The community is convinced that the Pope’s word can bring peace to the conflicting region of the Middle East and safeguard the return of the refugees to their home. As reports “Armenpress” citing Prensa armenia.com website, in the letter, the Argentine-Armenians introduced the awkward situation the Christian minorities of Syria appeared in.
The letter in particular runs as follows: "The civil society is living in a disturbing critical situation. The city of Kessab, a predominantly Armenian populated town, was attacked by al Qaeda-linked armed groups, who crossed the border from Turkey. On March 24, after a weekend of constant attacks, Kessab had to be evacuated to other locations like Basit and Latakia".