The Armenian community of Belgian City of Gent organized an event to protect Vardan Sargsyan and his family, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the Belgian Armenian community member. According to our source, the authorities of Belgium decided to deport Vardan Sargsyan, his wife and two underage children.

“Vardan lives in Gent for about 13 years. He was started a family here and has two kids. He has a job and has never had any problems with police. For many times he submitted applications to obtain a legal residence permit, however, for unknown reasons, his applications have always been rejected. Presently he and his family were moved to the refugee camp in order to be deported,” the source told Armenian News-NEWS.am over the phone.

According to the Armenian community of Gent, the representatives of EAK Armenian benevolent society of Belgium, sent a letter to the King Albert II of Belgium in this regard. In addition, regarding Sargsyan’s family EAK applied to the Gent city mayor, who promised to help as much as possible.

The Armenian community of Gent city organized a rally in front of the city hall to protect Vardan Sargsyan and his family. The rally enjoyed the attention of local media.