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THERE IS NO PANIC AMONG LEBANESE ARMENIANS: SHAHAN GANTAHARYAN
ARMENPRESS
OCTOBER 22, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 22, ARMENPRESS: The situation is calmer in Lebanon.
Armed clashes were held on October 22 morning, yet the Lebanese army
was able to control the situation Shahan Gantaharyan, "Azdak" daily
editor- in- chief informed Armenpress. In the words of Gantaharyan,
government building serving an arena for the clashes is currently under
the direct control of the army, yet politically tension prevails in
the country. People crowded call for the resignation of President and
Government. Despite this the United States, Great Britain and France
announced they contribute to the stability of Lebanon.
Editor-in -chief also noted the life in Lebanon starts to take its
regular course. What refers to the Lebanese Armenians, the interlocutor
stated people have concerns that the developments in the neighboring
countries can have a bad influence on them, yet no panic and alarm
is observed among Armenians.
"Reportedly the situation has its impact on both Lebanon and Armenian
population" Gantaharyan noted. Speaking about the explosion hosted two
days before in Beirut Christian districts Gantaharyan noted Ashrafie is
rather populated by Armenians, yet what has happened was not targeted
against Armenians.
As it was already known a Lebanese woman married to an Armenian was
killed. Currently the repair works of shops and residential buildings
damaged by the explosion are underway. Earlier Nicolas Sehnaoui,
Lebanese information minister announced two hotels are set to shelter
the bereaved families.
ARMENPRESS
OCTOBER 22, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 22, ARMENPRESS: The situation is calmer in Lebanon.
Armed clashes were held on October 22 morning, yet the Lebanese army
was able to control the situation Shahan Gantaharyan, "Azdak" daily
editor- in- chief informed Armenpress. In the words of Gantaharyan,
government building serving an arena for the clashes is currently under
the direct control of the army, yet politically tension prevails in
the country. People crowded call for the resignation of President and
Government. Despite this the United States, Great Britain and France
announced they contribute to the stability of Lebanon.
Editor-in -chief also noted the life in Lebanon starts to take its
regular course. What refers to the Lebanese Armenians, the interlocutor
stated people have concerns that the developments in the neighboring
countries can have a bad influence on them, yet no panic and alarm
is observed among Armenians.
"Reportedly the situation has its impact on both Lebanon and Armenian
population" Gantaharyan noted. Speaking about the explosion hosted two
days before in Beirut Christian districts Gantaharyan noted Ashrafie is
rather populated by Armenians, yet what has happened was not targeted
against Armenians.
As it was already known a Lebanese woman married to an Armenian was
killed. Currently the repair works of shops and residential buildings
damaged by the explosion are underway. Earlier Nicolas Sehnaoui,
Lebanese information minister announced two hotels are set to shelter
the bereaved families.