14:05, 23 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 23, ARMENPRESS. Armenian conscript Hakob Tujyan was taken hostage in Syria. The Armenian soldier was in the group of militaries, which was taken hostage. The Press Secretary of the Armenian National Prelacy of Aleppo Jirair Reisian stated this in a conversation with “Armenpress
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According to him the rebels announced that they are going to interrogate the captive soldiers and “as a result they shall take out those who are guilty and punish them according to their fault.”
Among other things Jirair Reisian stated that unlike the previous days last night was relatively calm. No shooting or explosions were heard.
Clashes in Syria lasting more than 22 months caused death of over 60 thousand people, including more than four dozens Armenians.