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    ASSEMBLY OF THE ARMENIANS OF EUROPE APPEALS TO EU LEADERSHIP TO PUT AN END TO THE DANGEROUS TURKISH POLICY OF ARMING EXTREMIST ELEMENTS IN SYRIA

    arminfo
    Thursday, August 30, 14:50

    Assembly of the Armenians of Europe has disseminated a statement
    wherein it appeals to the President of the European Parliament, the
    High Representative of the European Union For Foreign Affairs and
    Security Policy and the International Public Opinion. The statement
    reads:

    "The arms and ammunition that Turkey provides abundantly to the
    opposition forces in the Syrian crisis are passing very easily in the
    hands of extremist fundamentalist elements that have entered Syria
    from other countries. This fact is a cause of deep concern amongst
    the Christian minorities of Syria.

    The threatening declarations against Armenians and members of
    other Christian minorities in Syria, that coincide with information
    concerning violent acts, demonstrate the seriousness of the situation.

    The Assembly of the Armenians of Europe expresses its concern for
    the dangers threatening the life and the well being of the unarmed
    and peaceful Christian population of Syria and declares:

    The present Turkish government, heir of the Ottoman government that was
    responsible for the genocide of the Armenians and their forced exile
    from their ancestral lands, is continuing the traditional racist policy
    of all Turkish governments and will be held immediately responsible
    for any undesirable violation of the rights of the Armenian and other
    Christian minorities of Syria. We warn the Turkish government as
    to the results of their policies and we call them to stop fomenting
    religious hatred and passions in Syria.

    We appeal to the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin
    Schulz, to the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign
    Affairs and Security Policy, Ms Catherine Ashton and the European
    Commission to adopt immediate measures in order to prevent the dangers
    that threaten the Armenian and other Christian communities of Syria,
    dangers that are sometimes caused by the direct or indirect policies
    of a number of European governments.

    We also appeal to the General Secretary of the United Nations, Mr. Ban
    Ki Moun, to adopt the proper measures in order to put an end to the
    dangerous Turkish policy of arming extremist elements in Syria.

    The Assembly of the Armenians of Europe expresses its solidarity
    to all the efforts of the UN officials to stop the further loss of
    human lives, to care for the thousands of refugees and to promote a
    peaceful solution of the crisis."

    To recall, Syrian Revolution General Council disseminated a
    statement on August 24 threatening reprisal against the local Armenian
    community. The oppositionists threaten to destroy the Armenian quarters
    in Syria. The source reports that Turkey provokes the threats. Syrian
    rebels blame Armenians for supporting Assad's power in Aleppo, Latakia,
    Kesab. Many experts think official Ankara backs the oppositionists
    making such threats.

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