41 Syrian-Armenian families seek asylum in Armenia
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August 21, 2012 | 21:29
YEREVAN. – The Armenian Ministry of Diaspora held consultation
regarding the key problems of the Syrian-Armenians. The meeting was
presided by the Minister Hranush Hakobyan on Tuesday, the Ministry
informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.
The Minister emphasized that the Syrian-Armenians raise the questions
concerning accommodation, education, healthcare after arriving in
Armenia.
A total of 41 families consisting of 76 members have turned to the
migration service for asylum, while 27 families have already received
a temporary asylum, head of the State Migration Service Gagik Yeganyan
informed.
The Diaspora Ministry will organize another meeting-consultation with
the participation of 100 Syrian-Armenians on Wednesday.
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