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Armenian clergyman kidnapped in Syria
15:53, 14 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Clergymen have been kidnapped in
Homs city nearby village called Kafrun, not far from Aleppo. There
was an Armenian among the kidnappers. Berio National press secretary
Jirayr Reisyan told Armenpress, the incident took place on February 9
at noon. In the words of Reisyan the rebels have stopped the bus and
kidnapped Armenian catholic clergyman Michael Keyyeli, 29, as well as
Greek Orthodox clergyman Ishak Mathud on their way to Kafrun village.
Another Armenian priest Salezyan was also among the passengers:
fortunately they have spared the life of our compatriot and did not
kidnap him due to the age. Press secretary further told currently
efforts are being undertaken to release the sufferer. The kidnappers
have demanded ransom for the release.
According to UN data over 70 thousand people were killed during 23
months lasting clashes in Syria, including four dozen Armenians.
15:53, 14 February, 2013
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 14, ARMENPRESS: Clergymen have been kidnapped in
Homs city nearby village called Kafrun, not far from Aleppo. There
was an Armenian among the kidnappers. Berio National press secretary
Jirayr Reisyan told Armenpress, the incident took place on February 9
at noon. In the words of Reisyan the rebels have stopped the bus and
kidnapped Armenian catholic clergyman Michael Keyyeli, 29, as well as
Greek Orthodox clergyman Ishak Mathud on their way to Kafrun village.
Another Armenian priest Salezyan was also among the passengers:
fortunately they have spared the life of our compatriot and did not
kidnap him due to the age. Press secretary further told currently
efforts are being undertaken to release the sufferer. The kidnappers
have demanded ransom for the release.
According to UN data over 70 thousand people were killed during 23
months lasting clashes in Syria, including four dozen Armenians.