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2 September 2004 - 19:26 AMT

FIVE ARMENIANS AMONG HOSTAGES IN SCHOOL IN NORTHERN OSETIA

According to the latest data, there are five Armenians among the hostages in one of the schools in Northern Osetia. One of the Armenian schoolchildren is in the first form. It is also known hat the last name of one of the schoolchildren is Kalashian. In the words Ararat Gomtsian, the Armenian Consul in the Southern Federal District of Russia, the Armenian consulate general in Russia along with the representatives of the Armenian Embassy and tthe Russian authorities is taking measures to clarify the conditions of the hostages. According to the data received, the health state of the hostages is satisfactory. To note, Ararat Gomtsian offered his help to negotiate with the terrorists.