17:58, 4 March, 2013

YEREVAN, MARCH 4, ARMENPRESS: Gevorg Karagulian who was kidnapped about 3 weeks ago in one of Aleppo suburbs has been released. Armenpress was informed from its Aleppo sources. News is spread that Karagulian has been released after paying the ransom.

Armenian Gevorg Karagulian was kidnapped in one of Aleppo suburbs on February 14 on the way to the work. Kidnappers demanded a big sum of money for the release of Karagulian.

What is about Aleppo Armenian Nazaret Sabunjian, who was kidnapped days ago together with taxi driver, he hasn’t been released yet.

Aleppo Armenians note there is no serous change in the city. Situation is relatively calm in Armenian districts; nevertheless, there are still problems with electricity.

Due to UN data, Syrian conflict lasting for already 23 months has caused the death of about 70 000  people, including about 40 Armenians.