Armenia condemns targeted attacks on Aleppo’s Christian neighborhoodsJune 17, 2016 - 10:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is concerned about al-Nusra front’s latest attacks on Aleppo that claimed many lives among the civilian population, Ambassador of Armenia to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Arman Kirakossian said Thursday, June 16. Addressing the OSCE Permanent Council’s 1105th session, Kirakossian said the Armenian side strongly condemns the targeted attacks on the Christian neighborhoods of Aleppo, with dozens of people having been wounded and killed in Armenian-inhabited districts alone. The Holy Trinity (Zvartnots) church, the Armenian nursing home, as well as historical and cultural buildings have been damaged in the offensives. According to the Ambassador, ethnic and religious minorities, including the Armenian community are a key target for militant groups such as the Islamic State, al-Nusra, as well as al-Qaeda. “The actions of these terrorist groups seriously threaten the OSCE regional security,” Kirakossian said. “The survivors of the Armenian Genocide established the Armenian community of Aleppo. And 100 years later, their descendants struggle for their existence.” Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. 269 people evacuated amid severe floods in Armenia’s north According to the Interior Ministry, 269 people have been evacuated from their homes in Lori and Tavush provinces. |