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    #SAVEKESSAB PROTEST TO BE HELD AT SYDNEY TURKISH CONSULATE

    http://www.armradio.am/en/2014/03/31/savekessab-protest-to-be-held-at-sydney-turkish-consulate/
    19:24 31.03.2014

    A peaceful protest will be held in front of the Turkish Consulate
    in Sydney on April 2 to express the Armenian-Australian community's
    solidarity with the Armenian community of Kessab, Syria, and to condemn
    Turkey's actions, the Armenian National Committee of Australia reports.

    On March 21st, armed rebel groups attacked the heavily
    Armenian-populated region of Kessab, Syria, by crossing the Turkish
    border into Syria. Under the threat of slaughter, the entire Armenian
    population of the region was forced to flee their homes to neighboring
    towns, including Latakia and Bassit. Some were not so lucky and
    have reportedly been taken hostage, while churches and homes have
    been destroyed.

    A demonstration is to be held in Sydney to join with Armenian
    communities from all around the world in condemning Turkey's action,
    which is a continuation of its genocidal policy towards Armenians
    dating back to 1915.

    Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of Australia,
    Vache Kahramanian, remarked: "This is an important opportunity to the
    Armenian-Australian community to publicly show their solidarity with
    the Armenian community of Kessab."

    "In 1915 the Ottoman Turkish rulers orchestrated the Armenian genocide
    and today, in the 21st century, the current Turkish Government
    is continuing the same policy against the Armenians in Syria,"
    Kahramanian added.

    Spokesperson for the organizing Armenian Youth Federation of Australia,
    Aram Tufenkjian, stated: "Today we call on all Armenians, young and
    old, to join in this important action to hold Turkey accountable."

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