Appeal

DECLARATION OF BENEVOLENT CULTURAL UNION OF IRAQI ARMENIANS

Azg/am
13 Oct 04

The Benevolent Cultural Union of Iraqi Armenians expresses its worry to
the authorities of the Armenian Republic for the decision of sending
a group of 50 Armenians to Iraq and notes:

1. This is a late initiative as today many coalition member states
are rushing out of the country.

2. The intention of squad sending may hinder the initiative of foreign
minister as regards Armenia’s willingness to be an observer in the
Arab League. The League is also against Armenia’s involvement in Iraq.

3. This intention may hinder some Arabian states’ pro-Armenian stance
in Karabakh issue.

4. Armenian squad’s presence in Iraq may endanger lives of Armenians
all over the Arabian states and especially Iraq.

5. The possibility of terrorist acts and kidnapping should not be
excluded.

Considering all these, the Benevolent Cultural Union of Iraqi Armenians
hopes that the Armenian authorities will review the intention. We
hope that the reason will win.

Administration of BCUIA