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MP MARIA MOURANI CALLS ON THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TO ACT ON KESSAB
April 7, 2014
Montreal, April 2, 2014 - Following the attack on Kessab, Syria, the
MP for Ahuntsic, Maria Mourani, called on the Canadian government to
take action:
"The primarily Armenian-inhabited village of Kessab in Syria was
recently attacked by armed men, including possible jihadists from the
al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front, who allegedly passed through the
Turkish border. This is similar to what happened in the Christian
village of Maaloula. Another minority group has become a victim of
this dirty war.
"Will the Minister of Foreign Affairs confirm this information and
call on Turkey to take the action necessary to prevent the incursion
of armed gangs that are terrorizing civilians?"
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
responded:
"I thank the member for raising this question. It is very important
that Canada work with its allies to ensure there is stability in the
Middle East and in that region. We will continue to work with the
government of Turkey and with other allies in that area to ensure
that safety is of prime concern, considering what is happening in the
region, and I would be more than happy to give her more information
later on in the day."
"Kessab is not just another Syrian village. It is a historic Armenian
town where some found refuge during the 1915 genocide. When towns
such as Kessab or the Christian town of Maaloula are attacked, not
only is it a heinous crime against civilians, but it is also a direct
attack on minorities and historic sites in the Middle East. Kessab
and Maaloula are treasures for all of humanity," said Maria Mourani.
Source : Bureau de Maria Mourani
http://www.horizonweekly.ca/news/details/35682
April 7, 2014
Montreal, April 2, 2014 - Following the attack on Kessab, Syria, the
MP for Ahuntsic, Maria Mourani, called on the Canadian government to
take action:
"The primarily Armenian-inhabited village of Kessab in Syria was
recently attacked by armed men, including possible jihadists from the
al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Nusra Front, who allegedly passed through the
Turkish border. This is similar to what happened in the Christian
village of Maaloula. Another minority group has become a victim of
this dirty war.
"Will the Minister of Foreign Affairs confirm this information and
call on Turkey to take the action necessary to prevent the incursion
of armed gangs that are terrorizing civilians?"
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
responded:
"I thank the member for raising this question. It is very important
that Canada work with its allies to ensure there is stability in the
Middle East and in that region. We will continue to work with the
government of Turkey and with other allies in that area to ensure
that safety is of prime concern, considering what is happening in the
region, and I would be more than happy to give her more information
later on in the day."
"Kessab is not just another Syrian village. It is a historic Armenian
town where some found refuge during the 1915 genocide. When towns
such as Kessab or the Christian town of Maaloula are attacked, not
only is it a heinous crime against civilians, but it is also a direct
attack on minorities and historic sites in the Middle East. Kessab
and Maaloula are treasures for all of humanity," said Maria Mourani.
Source : Bureau de Maria Mourani
http://www.horizonweekly.ca/news/details/35682