"We are deeply troubled by recent fighting and violence that is endangering the Armenian community in Kasab, Syria, and has forced many to flee. There are far too many innocent civilians suffering as a result of the war. All civilians, as well as their places of worship, must be protected," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf said at a briefing on Mar 28.
"We have long had concerns about the threat posed by violent extremists and this latest threat to the Armenian community in Syria only underscores this further," Harf said.
She evading the question if Turkey was privy to that threat.