Syrian-Armenians have to be cautious, says expert
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13:04 – 25.08.12
The Armenian population of Syria has to be cautious and maintain its
neutrality to avoid any involvement in the current military
operations, Sargis Grigoryan, an expert in Arab studies has warned.
At a news conference on Saturday, the expert characterized the Syrian
opposition’s threatening statement against the Armenian community as
an attempt to incite the community to the armed clashes.
`This demonstrates that there is no unanimity inside the opposition.
So the Armenian community has to be cautious and maintain its neutral
stance,’ he said.
Asked who could benefit from such a statement, the expert pointed out
to Turkey, noting that the Syrian opposition receives financial
assistance from that country as well.
According to him, the fight between Syria’s regime and anti-government
forces may have a long run, with the opposition not being united
around a single leader representing their common goals.
`The opposition never managed to attract the masses residing in large
cities – Damascus and Aleppo – to its side. The society did not
intervene in the conflict, so it will not be easy to reach any
success,’ he said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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