A surge of deadly violence in Syria has left two Armenians dead, as the conflict in the country’s coastal regions escalates. According to Nairi Karapetyan, a journalist for the Syrian-based Gandzasar newspaper, a father and son—Antoine and Fati—were killed in the suburbs of Latakia after coming under fire. The killings come as part of a broader wave of unrest that has gripped the region since March 6.
Reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) indicate that at least 340 civilians, including women and children, have been executed in Latakia and its surrounding mountainous areas in recent days. The killings are believed to be acts of collective revenge, raising alarm among human rights organizations.
The escalating violence has also led to infrastructure breakdowns. Karapetyan noted that Latakia has been without electricity since March 8, further worsening the humanitarian situation in the region.
SOHR has urged the international community to take immediate action, calling for the deployment of investigative teams to document human rights violations and hold perpetrators accountable. The organization has also appealed to Syrian authorities in Damascus to investigate security officials allegedly involved in extrajudicial executions.
Human rights groups warn that ongoing impunity could fuel further atrocities, posing a severe threat to Syria’s political and social stability. As the violence continues, civilians remain trapped in an increasingly dangerous and uncertain situation.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia is closely monitoring the developments in Syria, the ministry’s spokesperson told Armenpress on March 10, noting that “there are no Armenian citizens among the victims.”
“The Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Aleppo is in contact with local authorities and community structures. In recent days, there have been no changes in the nature of the applications addressed to the consulate by Armenian citizens. These applications generally concern ongoing consular issues,” the spokesperson said.
On March 10, Nelly Ghoulyan, spokesperson for the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of Armenia, told Armenpress that “the Office considers the evacuation of Armenians from Syria currently impossible due to security conditions”. Ghoulyan said that the compatriots in Syria have not raised the issue of their evacuation. She noted that the office is in constant contact with their colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“In the event the situation calms down and our compatriots express a desire to relocate, we will support them in every way possible,” the spokesperson added.
