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TIME: “Despite celebrating Armenia as a democracy, the U.S. has been cautious to reprimand its petro-aggressor. Even after last month’s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh, the Biden administration has merely extended the non-renewal of a statutory sanction on Azerbaijan, rather than imposing targeted financial sanctions. The coming weeks may prove to be the next test.”
With the world’s eyes on Gaza, experts believe that sovereign Armenia is the next Turkish-Azerbaijani target.
The St. John Armenian Church and the Michigan Chapter of the Armenian Assembly of America hosted a luncheon meeting and briefing with United States Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and members of the Armenian Community, reported the Assembly.
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(l-r) David Terzibashian, Diana Alexanian, Hagop Alexanian, John Jamian, Michigan Assembly Co-Chair, Gary Assarian, Senator Gary Peters, Very Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian, Harry Kezelian, Jr., Gary Zaminigian, Corinne Khederian, Michigan Assembly Co-Chair, Garry Javezian, George Derderian, and Marty Shous...
Vatican News: “Armenia was the first kingdom to adopt Christianity as its state religion. Its two-thousand-year-old religious, spiritual, and architectural heritage bears witness to the importance of keeping the Christian presence alive and rooted in the Caucasus.
‘The churches and monasteries of Nagorno-Karabakh must be respected and protected’, Pope Francis said after the Angelus on Sunday, 15 October, expressing his concern for the humanitarian situation of displaced persons. The Armenian enclave has been emptied of 100,000 of its inhabitants since Azerbaijan launched its military aggression a month ago, on 19 September.”
Armenia was the first kingdom to adopt Christianity as its state religion. Its two-thousand-year-old religious, spiritual and architectural heritage ...
Vatican News: “Speaking at the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis renewed his concern about the grave humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh affecting displaced people in the South Caucasus region.
According to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, more than 100,000 refugees have fled to Armenia since 23 September. The UN agency is working to deliver life-saving assistance and supplies, especially before the colder weather takes hold.”
Speaking after Sunday's Angelus, Pope Francis recalls the crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh and the serious humanitarian conditions affecting the displaced. ...
From Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ): “The human rights of the ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh & Armenia's sovereign borders must be respected. I call on Azerbaiian to ensure the humanitarian needs of the population in Nagorno-Karabakh are met & uninhibited passage to ethnic Armenians seeking to leave.”
We are grateful for Representative Thomas Kean’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
Politico: “Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned a small group of lawmakers last week that his department is tracking the possibility that Azerbaijan could soon invade Armenia, according to two people familiar with the conversation.”
He also said State isn't planning to renew a long-standing waiver that allows the U.S. to provide military assistance to Baku.
A talented and bright group of Armenian American college students from across the country concluded their participation in the Armenian Assembly of America's 2023 Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program in Washington D.C., where they assumed prominent roles in the nation's capital and learned about advocating for Armenia and Artsakh. A group of dedicated interns also participated in the Assembly's Summer Internship Program in Armenia, where participants experienced professional and personal experiences living and working in the homeland.
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The Armenian Assembly of America's Terjenian-Thomas interns meet with Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) on Capitol Hill Washington, D.C. - A talented and bright group of Armenian American college students from across the country concluded their participation in the Armenian Assembly of A...
From Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA): “We can't allow taxpayer dollars to go to an Azerbaijani regime that is committing ethnic cleansing against the Armenian people in Artsakh.”
We are grateful for Representative Jake Auchincloss’ solidarity with the Armenian Community.
TIME: “It’s important to understand the stakes of this kind of cultural erasure: These monuments and stones testify to the generations of Armenians who worshipped in and cared about them. To destroy them, is to erase not only a culture, but a people.”
'If history is any indication, ethnic cleansing tends to be followed by all kinds of cultural destruction.'
From Senator Patty Murray (D-WA): “What's happening in Nagorno-Karabakh is a horrific humanitarian crisis. I stand with the ethnic Armenians who have been forced to flee their homes and will continue pushing for humanitarian assistance and peace in the region.”
We are grateful for Senator Patty Murray’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
The Armenian Assembly of America is grateful for all the advocates who participated in the Advocacy Summit this fall.
With participants from across the United States, and with over 300 in-person meetings, Congressional offices heard directly from constituents about the need for U.S. leadership to prevent further loss of life, including applying sanctions against Azerbaijan's genocidal regime.
From Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI): “Tens of thousands of Armenians are fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh after Russian peacekeepers collapsed and Azerbaijan began bombardment. It is a painful moment for our Armenian community in Rhode Island. I am working with SFRC Chair Cardin on sanctions against the wrongdoers.”
We are grateful for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
The Armenian Assembly of America mourns the passing of a remarkable individual, Edward Alexander. His life was a testament to dedication, service, and a profound commitment to the Armenian cause.
Edward Alexander's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. From his early days, marked by a deep connection to his Armenian heritage as the son of a survivor of the Armenian Genocide, to his distinguished career as a diplomat and author, he left an indelible mark on the world. His service in the U.S. Army during World War II, his role as a Public Affairs Officer in various locations, including West Berlin, Budapest, and Athens, and his time as Deputy Director for the Soviet Union and East Europe, where he became the most senior Armenian-American official in the U.S. Government, demonstrated his unwavering commitment to international diplomacy.
Edward Alexander's work with the Voice of America, overseeing broadcasts to Soviet Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Tatarstan, and his tenure as Chief of the Armenian Service, illustrated his dedication to promoting the Armenian culture and values worldwide. He further contributed to the cause through his service on the Board for International Broadcasting and as a Spokesman to international conferences on Human Rights.
His lifelong dedication didn't stop there. Edward Alexander continued to be an ambassador for Armenia, lecturing at various institutions and sharing his knowledge about Armenian culture and history. His three books, "The Serpent and the Bees," "A Crime of Vengeance," and "Opus," stand as enduring contributions to our understanding of the world.
In this moment of sorrow, we extend our deepest condolences to his beloved family: his wife Roseann, sons Mark, Scott, Christian, and their families. Your loss is shared by the entire Armenian Assembly of America community.
As we remember Edward Alexander, let us also celebrate his legacy and the impact he had on our shared cause. His dedication and passion will continue to inspire us as we work toward a stronger, more united Armenian community.
In his memory, memorial donations may be made to Traveling Doctors (for Artsakh refugees) at www.travelingdoctors.org or to the Armenian Assembly at www.aaainc.org
Edward Alexander's remains will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on a future date, a fitting tribute to a life dedicated to service and honor.
May his soul rest in peace, and may his memory forever be a source of inspiration.
From Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA): “Azerbaijan must cease its attacks on Artsakh immediately. According to reports, two civilians, including one child, have been killed. We urge the Biden Administration to take steps to ensure the safety of the civilian population in Artsakh amidst this conflict.
We are grateful for Representative Ted Lieu’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
Politico: “The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan and the EU’s handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, two weeks after Baku launched a lightning strike into the enclave, forcing 100,000 people to flee.
Lawmakers called for the EU and its member countries to urgently reassess the bloc’s ties with Azerbaijan and pushed to suspend ‘all imports of oil and gas from Azerbaijan to the EU in the event of military aggression against Armenian territorial integrity or … attacks against Armenia’s constitutional order and democratic institutions.’”
Lawmakers say gas and oil imports into EU should be blocked if Baku moves against Armenia.
From Representative Mike Garcia (R-CA): “The military aggression by Azerbaijan against more than 100,000 indigenous Armenians in Artsakh is an alarming and clear indication of a potential genocide. I stand with Armenia. We must do more to ensure lasting peace in the region and not allow Russia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan to dictate the situation.”
We are grateful for Representative Mike Garcia’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Congressman Kevin Mullin (D-CA): “Azerbaijan's latest unprovoked attack on Nagorno-Karabakh is an unacceptable escalation. I've joined my Armenian Caucus colleagues to call on the to condemn this violence & prevent more bloodshed. We cannot idly stand by while thousands of Armenian civilians suffer.”
We are grateful for Representative Kevin Mullin’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
The Armenian Assembly of America is pleased to welcome David Ojakian as its Western Region Director, and Bettina Saraydaroglu as its Grassroots Associate.
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David Ojakian & Bettina Saraydaroglu Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to welcome David Ojakian as its Western Region Director, and Bettina Saraydaroglu as its Grassroots Associate. The Assembly's recent Advocacy Summit, where over 300 in-person meetings were....
A bipartisan initiative led by Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA), addressed a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development Samantha Power, urging them to take a strong stance to support Armenia and prevent Azerbaijan from further attacking the Armenian people, reported the Armenian Assembly of America.
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Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan initiative led by Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA), addressed a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development Samantha Power, urging them to take a stro...
The Congressional Armenian Caucus, led by Representatives Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), and Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development Samantha Power, urging them to take a strong stance to support Armenia and prevent Azerbaijan from further attacking the Armenian people, reported the Armenian Assembly of America.
From Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA): “While I hope this ceasefire holds, Azerbaijan's unprovoked assault on Nagorno-Karabakh worsens an already disastrous situation. Congress should condemn this attack and hold Azerbaijan responsible for threatening peace and stability in the South Caucasus.”
We are grateful for Representative Seth Moulton’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
Join NAASR Youth Forum on Artsakh with panelists: Anthony Barsamian, Co-Chair of the Armenian Assembly of America, Dikran Kaligian, ANCA Eastern Region, and Anna Ohanyan, Distinguished professor at Stonehill College, TODAY at 7pm in person or over zoom.
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Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the need to support Armenia and reevaluate military assistance and security cooperation with Azerbaijan.
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From Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD): “ must use every diplomatic tool available to quell Azerbaijan's aggression and pursue lasting peace and security for the Armenian people.”
We are grateful for Representative John Sarbane’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA): “Azerbaijan's genocidal aggression against the Armenian people must stop. I call on the Biden Admin. and the State Department to use every diplomatic tool available to protect civilians in the region and bring an end to this humanitarian crisis of Aliyev's making.”
We are grateful for Representative Tony Cárdenas solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA): “Azerbaijan's attack on Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) after months of blockade is a horrific escalation in the continued violence brought upon the Armenian people. The United States must hold Azerbaijan accountable for their acts of lethal aggression.”
We are grateful for Representative Tom McClintock’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
A letter spearheaded by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA), addressed to President Biden urging sanctions against Azerbaijan, humanitarian aid, and ensuring the safety of the Armenian people, was supported by 75 Members of Congress, reported the Armenian Assembly of America.
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Washington, D.C. - A letter spearheaded by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA), addressed to President Biden urging sanctions against Azerbaijan, humanitarian aid, and ensuring the safety of the Armenian people, was supported by some 75 Members of Congress, report...
From Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD): “I condemn the Azerbaijani military's ruthless attacks in Nagorno-Karabakh, and am joining my colleagues in the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues to urge a swift response from the Biden administration and the UN to save lives from this aggresssion.”
We are grateful for Representative Jamie Raskin’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY): “The Biden Administration and the international community must act to protect ethnic Armenians in the region who now face an uncertain future under Azerbaijani control.”
We are grateful for Representative Nicole Malliotakis’ solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ): “I condemn the egregious escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh. The tragic violence and murder against Armenians is unacceptable. They have a right to human dignity and freedom to live in peace. This horrible violence must halt.”
We are grateful for Representative Bill Pascrell Jr.’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA): “Azerbaijan has spent months trying to starve out the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh. Now, the military has launched an assault on the region that has worsened this crisis and sparked mass displacement. Unacceptable. We must hold the Azerbaijani government accountable.”
We are grateful for Senator Ed Markey’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
Over 300 In-Person Meetings On Capitol Hill As Armenian Americans Come Together To Advocate For Artsakh Armenians And Demand Accountability For Azerbaijan
(l-r) Minority Whip Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) with Massachusetts advocates and Assembly President Carolyn Mugar; Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), Assembly President Carolyn Mugar, Assembly Co-Chair Anthony Barsamian, and advocates; Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX), Ar...
The Guardian: “The self-declared republic of Nagorno-Karabakh will cease to exist on New Year’s Day 2024, its ethnic Armenian officials announced on Thursday. The former autonomous region broke away from Azerbaijan after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but was not recognised even by Armenia, which backed it. All its institutions will now be dissolved.
The truth is that it is already vanishing. A place is its people, and more than half the population of the enclave has fled to Armenia since last week’s 24-hour offensive by Azerbaijan to reclaim full control. As of Thursday morning, 68,000 of the 120,000 ethnic Armenians living there had left. Many more will follow. Armenia, a country of only 3 million, must be supported to integrate this number of refugees.”
Editorial: Ethnic Armenians are pouring out of the enclave. But the US and Europe must press Azerbaijan to respect the rights of those who remain
From U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA): “I am dismayed by Azerbaijan's latest attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, following nine months of cruel blockade depriving 120,000 civilians of food. fuel, and medicine. I am working closely with the administration to aid the innocent and hold Baku accountable.”
We are grateful for Senator Bob Casey’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
A stalwart supporter of US affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, The Assembly mourns the loss of longtime California Senator Dianne Feinstein.
19FortyFive: “We will not tolerate any attack on the people of Nagorno-Karabakh,” Kim declared. But the Biden administration tolerated just that. The best the State Department could do in the wake of an Azerbaijani aggression that has so far driven close to three-quarters of Nagorno-Karabakh’s indigenous population out of the region is to say “we are quite serious” about the U.S. desire to have an international monitoring mission. The White House has yet to declare a cessation of military aid to Azerbaijan, even as Congress grows more frustrated with its tepid response.”
The Biden administration needs to act now to stop Azerbaijan from taking its repression on the road, right into the heart of America.
Armenian Assembly of America’s Congressional Relations Director, Mariam Khaloyan, joined March for the Martyrs founder, Gia Chacon, and In Defense of Christians - IDC on Capitol Hill to advocate for the protection and preservation of religious freedom, underscoring Azerbaijan’s genocidal policy of ethnically cleansing Armenians from Artsakh.
From Senator Van Hollen (D-MD): “Azerbaijan's attacks on Nagorno- Karabakh & its ongoing blockade of humanitarian aid are part of its despicable campaign of ethnic cleansing against Armenians who have lived there for centuries.
The Biden Admin must NOT grant a waiver to provide security assistance to Azerbaijan.”
We are grateful for Senator Chris Van Hollen’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-MA): “After months of blockading the Lachin Corridor and starving 120,000+ Armenians, Azerbaijan launched a military attack in Nagorno-Karabakh, endangering innocent civilians. The U.S. must use every diplomatic tool to respond. We can't be bystanders in another Armenian genocide.”
We are grateful for Representative Lori Trahan’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
From Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA): “Attempts to forcibly transform the demographics of Nagorno-Karabakh are unacceptable. I urge the government of Azerbaijan to fully observe the newly reached ceasefire, commit to protecting all civilians, and cease all military operations in the region.”
We are grateful for Representative Gerry Connolly’s solidarity with the Armenian Community.
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🔴 LIVE: United Nations Security Council meeting on Artsakh
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Azerbaijan has launched a large-scale attack in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), striking civilian areas, including Stepanakert. This is genocide. Take action now 🔗 action.aaainc.org
#WATCH: Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) speaks on behalf of the Armenian-American community in New Hampshire, highlighting their persistent concerns regarding the severe humanitarian crisis confronting Armenians in Artsakh. Her vocal stance underscores the community's unwavering commitment to addressing the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the region. "This is a problem that we ought to be able to solve," she stated during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Artsakh.
#WATCH: During the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Artsakh, Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) remains vigilant in assessing the implications of Section 907 waivers on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process. Additionally, he emphasized the critical importance of sustaining demining efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh.
#WATCH: Today, during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Chairman, Senator Bob Menendez, delivered an impassioned opening statement. In his remarks, he expressed profound concern and raised thought-provoking questions about the international community's commitment to preventing atrocities. "I don’t understand when we come together and say - never again, never again. And here we are before our plain eyes seeing history unfold in a way that defies our supposed commitment to never again. Is it so important to us, despite Aliyev getting closer and closer to Russia, that we cozy up to someone who is in the process of creating ethnic cleansing? Is that the history the United States wants? Is that side of history we want to stand on? I hope not. But I fear that based on what’s happened to date, that is the path we are headed on. And to the extent that whatever resources I have to try to get the department to act, I intend to use it."
#BREAKING: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, Senator Bob Menendez, delivers speech on Senate Floor, underscoring the gravity of the humanitarian crisis confronting Artsakh, offering a poignant call for action. "The Aliyev government in Azerbaijan is carrying out a campaign of heinous atrocities that bear the hallmarks of genocide against the Armenians in Artsakh. they have purposefully and viciously trapped an estimated 100k to 120,000 Christian Armenians in the Karabakh mountains. there is only one road out connecting Nagorno Karabakh to Armenia for people, food, medicine, and basic supplies." Watch the full clip below and share
#BREAKING: Armenian Caucus member Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) speaking on the US House Floor condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked attack against Armenia and calls for robust humanitarian assistance to Armenia and Artsakh. Join Rep. Costa by taking action now 🔗 action.aaainc.org
#LIVE: A Capitol Hill Salute to Artsakh’s Independence with remarks from the Foreign Minister of Artsakh, David Babayan
#BREAKING: Rep. Frank Pallone urges Congress to vote for Congressman Chris Pappas & Congressman Gus Bilirakis amendment in NDAA FY23 prohibiting sale of F-16 jets Turkey w/the laundry list of violations, especially support of Azerbaijan during #2020 war in Artsakh killing thousands of Armenians
#BREAKING: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) spoke on the House Floor in support of Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Speier 's (D-CA) amendment offered in #NDAA FY23 on oversight of the waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act given Azerbaijan's undermining the peaceful settlement between Armenia & Azerbaijan
Permanent Representative of the Republic of Artsakh, Robert Avetisyan, Office of Artsakh in the USA, spoke at the Commemoration and Remembrance of the 107th year of the Armenian Genocide. He ended his powerful speech by reminding us the great words of Dr. Martin Luther King - “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
During House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) with Secretary of State Blinken, he emphasized the need for the Administration NOT to waive Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act until all Armenian POWs are released from Azerbaijan. “Hopefully you will not waive it,” said Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) to the Secretary
During House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) pressed Secretary of State Blinken on the situation between Armenia & Azerbaijan, pointing out the need to support Armenia & hold Azerbaijan accountable. “I don’t believe Azerbaijan has lived up to their agreements”, said Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA)
#LIVE: Armenian Genocide Remembrance and Commemoration on Capitol Hill
During the House Appropriations Committee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget for the The Library of Congress, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA) thanked the Library of Congress for "correcting its catalogue entry on the Armenian Genocide to recognize that that was in fact a genocide.” Rep. Clark, who recently commemorated the Armenian Genocide in her district, also added: “I cannot tell you how important it is that the world's largest library is now a proactive partner in promoting the truth about the 1.5 million Armenian lives lost in the early 20th century, so we are deeply grateful to you for that work."
#BREAKING: During United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing with United State Gen, Secretary Antony John Blinken, Chairman Senator Bob Menendez emphasized the discrepancy between aid to Armenia and Azerbaijan, underscoring the recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, which failed to comply with reporting requirements for reviewing U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan "I see a $1.4 million dollar discrepancy for the support of Armenia and Azerbaijan, I see what the Azerbaijanis are doing in Nagorno-Karabakh, including trying to eradicate the presence of Armenians who have lived there," stated Senator Bob Menendez
Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chair Congresswoman Jackie Speier speaks on the 107th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. As one of two Members of Congress with Armenian heritage, the Congresswoman shares her personal experience with horrors her mother told her about the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the last breath of the Ottoman Empire in 1915, killing 1.5 million Armenians.
This afternoon, Armenian Assembly Regional Director Arpi Vartanian talked with Aram Sarkissian in Ukraine. Hear his thoughts and comments.
#BREAKING: Moments ago, during the "Examining U.S. Security Cooperation and Assistance" hearing United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman Senator Bob Menendez reminded the Pentagon about the failure to meet statutory reporting to Congress on the use of US assistance to Azerbaijan
#BREAKING: Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs are circulating a letter to Secretary of Defense Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging rejection on recent proposal from Turkey to purchase F-16 fighter jets. Take Action & Share 🔗 p2a.co/SMIcrBl
#WATCH: Webinar with youth of Armenia and Artsakh, as they describe their realities today. From rural community life, education, health, displacement, security and current reality, and impact of war on families. The nine featured speakers included Gulnara Shahinian, founder and chair of Democracy Today NGO which promotes human rights, peace building, and gender equality; Gohar Aslikyan, a Berdavan (Tavush Province) resident, Berdavan Youth Coordinator and Board member of the Berdavan Community Foundation, who spoke about Armenian prisoners of war; Bagrat Hakobyan, a Tandzaver (Syunik Province) resident, a Metallurgical Engineer and Chief of Administration of the Tandzaver Village who served in the 2020 Artsakh War, who spoke about security and new border realities; Armineh Grigoryan, a Stepanakert (Artsakh) resident with a Master's degree from the Crisis Management State Academy of Yerevan, who discussed the impact of war on families; Erik Lalayan, a resident of Stepanakert (Artsakh), graduate of Artsakh State University with a Law Degree, and works as a Quality Assurance Specialist in an IT company, who discussed the topic of Health; Vahagn Poghosyan, a Chambarak (Martuni Village) resident, Computer Programmer and founder of the Agape World NGO, who fought in the 2020 Artsakh War and discussed Life in Rural Communities; Marina Simonyan, a Stepanakert (Artsakh) resident, and lawyer who works at the Human Rights Defender’s Office of the Artsakh Republic as the Head of the Educational, and Analytical-Research Department, who discussed displaced families; Syuzanna Siradeghyan, a resident of Voskepar (Tavush Province), a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, who spoke about education; and Tatul Siradeghyan, a resident of Voskepar (Tavush Province), a Geographer and Political Scientist, who served in the Armenian Army and enlisted as a reserve soldier during the 2020 Artsakh War,
#WATCH: Webinar with youth of Armenia and Artsakh, as they describe their realities today. From rural community life, education, health, displacement, security and current reality, and impact of war on families. The nine featured speakers included Gulnara Shahinian, founder and chair of Democracy Today NGO which promotes human rights, peace building, and gender equality; Gohar Aslikyan, a Berdavan (Tavush Province) resident, Berdavan Youth Coordinator and Board member of the Berdavan Community Foundation, who spoke about Armenian prisoners of war; Bagrat Hakobyan, a Tandzaver (Syunik Province) resident, a Metallurgical Engineer and Chief of Administration of the Tandzaver Village who served in the 2020 Artsakh War, who spoke about security and new border realities; Armineh Grigoryan, a Stepanakert (Artsakh) resident with a Master's degree from the Crisis Management State Academy of Yerevan, who discussed the impact of war on families; Erik Lalayan, a resident of Stepanakert (Artsakh), graduate of Artsakh State University with a Law Degree, and works as a Quality Assurance Specialist in an IT company, who discussed the topic of Health; Vahagn Poghosyan, a Chambarak (Martuni Village) resident, Computer Programmer and founder of the Agape World NGO, who fought in the 2020 Artsakh War and discussed Life in Rural Communities; Marina Simonyan, a Stepanakert (Artsakh) resident, and lawyer who works at the Human Rights Defender’s Office of the Artsakh Republic as the Head of the Educational, and Analytical-Research Department, who discussed displaced families; Syuzanna Siradeghyan, a resident of Voskepar (Tavush Province), a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, who spoke about education; and Tatul Siradeghyan, a resident of Voskepar (Tavush Province), a Geographer and Political Scientist, who served in the Armenian Army and enlisted as a reserve soldier during the 2020 Artsakh War,
The Armenian Assembly of America wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for your support of our common cause! A message from Armenian Assembly Co-Chairman Anthony Barsamian.
#WATCH: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair and Co-Founder, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) reflects on the success of last week's passage of several pro-Armenian amendments passed in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R.4350
#WATCH: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair and Co-Founder, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) remarks on the importance of advocacy and reflects on the overwelhming passage of the Armenian Genocide resolutions in the U.S. House of Representartives with Armenian Assembly of America Executive Director, Bryan Ardouny.
#WATCH: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair and Co-Founder, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) remarks on the importance of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues and encourages membership
BREAKING: Senator Bob Menendez presses U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Nominee Jeff Flake on affirmation of Armenian Genocide Senator Bob Menendez asked if the Nominee Flake will "join this body and the Administration in reaffirming the Armenian Genocide?" Nominee Flake said, "Yes."
#BREAKING: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) speaks in support of his Amendment #325 offered to the NDAA requiring a report from Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with Secretary of State, on Azerbaijan’s gross violations of human rights during the war in Artsakh. “Azerbaijan was still receiving equipment and training from the US military that began a deadly attack against Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh on September 27 that led to the death of thousands and the displacement of so many more.” “Passage of this amendment sends a clear signal that the US takes seriously its democratic norms and commitment to peace by ensuring oversight of our security assistance and I hope at least in future restraint from aiding and tolerating similar regimes in the future, especially when their actions are aimed at destabilizing a fellow democracy.” Amendment #325 ➡️sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), and cosponsored by Reps. Meng (D-NY), Tlaib (D-MI), Bilirakis (R-FL), Schiff (D-CA), Speier (D-CA), Costa (D-CA), Sánchez (D-CA), Lofgren (D-CA), Eshoo (D-CA), Valadao (R-CA), Chu (D-CA), and Spanberger (D-VA): This amendment "requires a report from the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, addressing allegations that some units of foreign countries that have participated in security cooperation programs under section 333 of title 10, U.S.C. may have also committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights before or while receiving U.S. security assistance. This report also includes recommendations to improve human rights training and additional measures that can be adopted to prevent these types of violations."
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest, non-partisan Armenian-American advocacy organization in the United States. Since 1972, the Assembly continues to promote public awareness of Armenian issues, encourage greater Armenian-American participation in the American democratic process, and assist in humanitarian and development programs in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, while strengthening the U.S.-Armenia and U.S.-Nagorno Karabakh relationships.
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