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Sep 19, 2016
1 min

Secretary of State John Kerry’s Statement on the Occasion of Independence Day in Armenia

John Kerry Secretary of State September 19, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to extend my congratulations to the people of Armenia as you celebrate the 25th anniversary of your nation’s independence on September 21. The United States deeply values its warm friendship with Armenia and with all of you. In the past quarter century, Armenia has made great progress, and my government looks forward to continuing to work closely with you in support o

Apr 5, 2016
5 min

AAA Urges United States to Resume Enforcement of Section 907 in Wake of Azeri Military Aggression

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in the Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry, Co-Chairmen Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian stated that Azerbaijan cannot be trusted and “must be held accountable for its egregious human rights violations.” “President’s Aliyev and Erdogan are very much responsible for [the] bloodshed and the failure to reach just peace,” the Assembly’s letter continued. The Assembly called for Section 907 o

Apr 2, 2016
1 min

United States Condemns Ceasefire Violations Along Nagorno Karabakh Line of Contact

John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC April 2, 2016 The United States condemns in the strongest terms the large-scale ceasefire violations along the Nagorno Karabakh Line of Contact, which have resulted in a number of reported casualties, including civilians. We extend our condolences to all affected families. We urge the sides to show restraint, avoid further escalation, and strictly adhere to the ceasefire. The unstable situation on the ground demonstrates why the si

Mar 18, 2016
3 min

Armenian Groups Hail U.S. Recognition Of Genocide In Iraq, Syria

By Emil Danielyan U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry responds to a question from the news media during a joint press conference with German Foreign Minister at the State Department in Washington, February 29, 2016. (RFE/RL) – The leading Armenian American advocacy groups have praised the U.S. government for declaring that the so-called Islamic State has committed genocide in Syria and Iraq, but said Washington must also use the same term to characterize the 1915 Armenian Geno

Mar 17, 2016
2 min

U.S. Confirms Crimes Committed by ISIS are Genocide

Assembly Urges Obama Administration to Affirm Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Secretary of State John Kerry stated that ISIS (Daesh) is “responsible for genocide,” against groups in Syria and Iraq, including Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims. The recognition was prompted by H.Con.Res.75, which includes Armenians as one of the Christian groups persecuted by ISIS. “We know that in areas under its control, Daesh has made a systematic effort to destroy the cultura

Mar 17, 2016
2 min

Rubio: Genocide Determination Long Overdue

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) today issued the following statement regarding the State Department’s determination that ISIS has been committing genocide against religious minorities in the Middle East: “I am heartened by the Obama’s Administration’s genocide determination — a determination which has been a long time in the making — regarding the atrocities committed by ISIS against religious minorities, specifically Christians and Yezidis, in Iraq and Syr

Mar 17, 2016
1 min

Eshoo Statement on State Department Genocide Designation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) released the following statement after Secretary of State John Kerry determined the persecution of Christians, Yezidis, and Shiite Muslims in Iraq and Syria is genocide. “Today, the United States has taken decisive and historic action by asserting that the persecution of Christians, Yezidis, and Shiite Muslims by ISIS is genocide. “This determination will elevate the incredible suffering of so many in Iraq and Syria a

Mar 17, 2016
1 min

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Recognizes ISIS Genocide Against Christians

Today, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that U.S. State Department believes ISIS (also known as Daesh) is committing genocide against Christians, as well as other religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria, meeting the congressional deadline. #Genocide #USStateDepartment #ISIS #Christians #JohnKerry

Jan 30, 2016
2 min

Armenian Assembly of America Opposes Bailout for Azerbaijan

Standard and Poor’s Downgrades Azerbaijan Bonds to Junk WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent this week to Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) urged the U.S. to oppose any proposed bailout for Azerbaijan’s corrupt and authoritarian regime, especially with U.S. taxpayer dollars. According to recent media reports, the U.S.-backed International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank are contemplating a $4 billion b

Dec 10, 2014
1 min

Statement by Rep. Adam Schiff on Dec. 10, 2014

Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) calls latest killing of a Nagorno Karabakh solider by Azerbaijan an “outrage,” urges Secretary of State John Kerry to take issue up with Aliyev regime. #Karabakh #California #Azerbaijan #Artsakh #NagornoKarabakh #JohnKerry #AdamSchiff