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French TV airs report on Syrian Armenians who returned to historical homeland
June 21, 2014 | 00:09
The France-24 television ofFrance has broadcast a report on the Syrian
Armenians who have returned to their historical homeland, Armenia.
The report indicates that despite great difficulties, they receive
assistance from the Armenian Church and government. In particular, the
aforesaid Syrian Armenians are given Armenian citizenship, and free
elementary school education and medical services.
But, as per the report, some of these Syrian Armenians leave Armenia
to try their luck in Europe and North America.
The reporter also stressed that some Syrian Armenians try to forget
their problems and start life anew in a country that is new to them.
"This is a huge blow to them. All of these people were forced to leave
Turkey nearly one-hundred years ago. It's difficult for them because
all those recollections float before their eyes. This is especially
true for the elderly; they see how history repeats," the reporter
said.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
June 21, 2014 | 00:09
The France-24 television ofFrance has broadcast a report on the Syrian
Armenians who have returned to their historical homeland, Armenia.
The report indicates that despite great difficulties, they receive
assistance from the Armenian Church and government. In particular, the
aforesaid Syrian Armenians are given Armenian citizenship, and free
elementary school education and medical services.
But, as per the report, some of these Syrian Armenians leave Armenia
to try their luck in Europe and North America.
The reporter also stressed that some Syrian Armenians try to forget
their problems and start life anew in a country that is new to them.
"This is a huge blow to them. All of these people were forced to leave
Turkey nearly one-hundred years ago. It's difficult for them because
all those recollections float before their eyes. This is especially
true for the elderly; they see how history repeats," the reporter
said.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am