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<p>We are concerned by the reports of violence in Kessab, although it is impossible
to establish an accurate figure of the numbers of people who have been killed or displaced.
We believe that the majority of the ethnic Armenian population of the town has left,
along with many other Syrians, because of the fighting in the area. We have not received
any confirmed reports of churches being desecrated and we call for all places of worship
to be respected. We understand that a range of groups has been involved in the fighting,
including the Al-Nusrah Front. We urge all sides to the conflict in Syria to respect
international humanitarian law and the rights of all Syrians. Both the Syrian National
Coalition and the Free Syrian Army have repeatedly made clear their commitment to
protecting all civilians, regardless of religious, ethnic and political affiliation.</p>
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