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Mar 2, 2017
3 min

Rep. Schiff Commemorates 29th Anniversary of Sumgait Pogrom

Armenian Caucus Vic-Chair Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released a statement commemorating the Sumgait Pogrom. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the massacres of Armenians that took place on Feb. 27-29, 1988. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the pogrom against the Armenian residents of the town of Sumgait, Azerbaijan. 29 years ago Azerbaijani mobs assaulted and killed their Armenian neighbors. When the violence finally subsided, hundreds of Armenian

Mar 2, 2017
2 min

Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr.’s Remarks in Recognition of the Victims of the Sumgait Pograms

On March 1, 2017, Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. honored the victims of the Sumgait pogroms and condemned Azerbaijan’s attacks. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Sumgait pogroms, one of the most horrific attacks against the Armenian people, committed at the hands of Azerbaijanis 29 years ago. On February 27, 1988, hundreds of Armenian civilians living in the city of Sumgait in Azerbaijan were indiscriminately killed, raped, maimed, and even burned

Feb 28, 2017
5 min

Armenian Assembly of America Congratulates Artsakh on Referendum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) congratulates the people of Artsakh on the 88% approval of its new constitution on February 20, Artsakh Revival Day. This is the third referendum held in Artsakh, with a turnout of 79,314 voters – about 76.44% of citizens registered to vote. “The Armenian Assembly applauds the Republic of Artsakh for exercising its fundamental rights and adopting this new constitution, which maintains basic human rights for its c

Dec 29, 2016
1 min

Foreign Ministry of Armenia Condemns Azerbaijan’s Diversionary Attacks

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia released the following statement on December 29, 2016: We condemn in the strongest terms today’s diversionary incursion attempt by Azerbaijan on the state border with Armenia, which resulted in human loses. We express our deepest condolences to the relatives and fellow servicemen of the fallen soldiers. While the most serious damage caused to the settlement process in the result of the Azerbaijani aggression against Artsa

Nov 1, 2016
2 min

Armenian Assembly of America Committed to Demining Initiatives in Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh

Armenian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Hratchia Taschian and his wife Bella Tashchian, Armenian Embassy Special Assistant Anita Issagholyan, MLI Founder and Chairman General (Ret.) Gordon R. Sullivan, Armenian Assembly of America Board Member Annie Totah, Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Embassy Second Secretary Nazeli Hambardzumyan, and Leo Sahakian. On October 26, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board Member Annie Totah and Executive Director Br

Sep 26, 2016
1 min

OSCE Chairperson’s Personal Representative Concerned About Death of Karabakh Soldier

(PanArmenian.net) – On September 26, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk expressed concern over the death of a Nagorno Karabakh soldier on the contact line with Azerbaijan. On Sunday, at around 10:40 am, a Karabakh serviceman, Sevak Khachatryan (b. 1997) received a fatal gunshot wound as Azerbaijan shelled the Armenian positions. In addition, 50 ceasefire violations by the Azeri army were registered along the contact line wit

Sep 2, 2016
2 min

Armenian Caucus Congratulates Nagorno Karabakh Republic

Condemns Azeri Atrocities, Calls for Formal Recognition of Artsakh’s Independence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr, (D-NJ), Robert Dold (R-IL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and David Valadao (R-CA) with Armenian Caucus Vice Co-Chairs Adam Schiff (D-CA) and David Trott (R-MI) congratulated President Bako Sahakyan and the people of Artsakh on their Independence Day, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly)

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

Armenian Wrestler Artur Aleksanyan Wins Olympic Gold Medal

(Combined Sources) – Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan became Armenia’s first gold medal winner at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio. During the medal ceremony, Aleksanyan wore a shirt with an image of Robert Abajyan, a junior sergeant killed during the April War in Nagorno Karabakh. Robert Abajyan was posthumously awarded with the Golden Eagle Order and was granted the highest Honorary Title of the “Hero of Artsakh.” Aleksanyan defeated Cuba’s Yasmany Lugo in the final round

Jul 26, 2016
3 min

Armenian Assembly’s Summer Internship Program in Armenia Underway

Armenian Assembly of America Summer Interns Ripsime Biyazyan, Vanuhi Vartanian, and Nairi Sarkissian in front of a sign which reads “Free Artsakh Welcomes You.” YEREVAN, ARMENIA – The Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Summer Internship Program in Armenia began its programming with lectures and discussions with officials, tours around the homeland, and local social outings. The eight-week internship program in Yerevan is packed with interesting activities including me

Jul 18, 2016
1 min

Armenian Assembly of America Co-Chairs Advance Key Priorities in D.C.

Armenian Assembly of America Co-Chairs Van Krikorian and Anthony Barsamian in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Armenian Assembly of America Board of Trustees Co-Chairs Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian, having returned from an official visit to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, held a series of meetings with senior White House officials to discuss ongoing developments in the region. During their meetings at the National Security Council

Apr 2, 2016
1 min

Armenian Assembly of America Condemns Latest Attacks By Azerbaijan Against Nagorno Karabakh

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) strongly condemns Azerbaijan’s escalation of hostilities against Nagorno Karabakh, and renews its call to reinstate and fully enforce Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, which prohibits assistance to Azerbaijan until it ceases its offensive actions. We deeply mourn the tragic loss of life. The Assembly stands united with all Armenians to protect the freedom and security of the Nagorno Karabakh people in the face of these most s

Apr 2, 2016
1 min

Pallone Condemns Latest Azerbaijani Attacks Against Nagorno Karabakh

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus, released the following statement condemning the newest wave of large-scale attacks by Azerbaijan against Nagorno Karabakh. “I strongly condemn Azerbaijan’s escalation of hostilities against Nagorno Karabakh, and I join the Obama Administration in urging an immediate de-escalation of the conflict. Azerbaijani President Aliyev’s threatening rhetoric has consiste

Apr 2, 2016
1 min

French President Francois Hollande’s Statement on Nagorno Karabakh

April 2, 2016 English Translation: The President of the Republic deeply regrets the serious incidents in Nagorno Karabakh, near the cease-fire, which resulted in several casualties including civilians. These events are the most serious and deadly since the agreement reached in 1994 when the conflict had already 30,000 deaths. The President of the Republic calls on the parties to exercise the utmost restraint and respect the immediate, total, and durable cease-fire. Absolute p

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

Apr 1, 2016
1 min

Nalbandian and OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Warlick Meet in D.C.

On March 31, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with OSCE Minsk Group US. Co-Chair James Warlick to discuss the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Nalbandian is in Washington, D.C. as part of the Armenian Delegation to the Nuclear Security Summit, accompanying President Serzh Sargsyan. Nalbandian pointed out to Warlick Azerbaijan’s continuous ceasefire violations, especially during recent holidays. On March 21, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs made a statement asking both

Mar 28, 2016
3 min

Armenian Assembly of America Submits Testimony to Congress

Requests $15 Million to Armenia for Refugees Forced to Flee Genocide by ISIS WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 24, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Executive Director Bryan Ardouny submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs where he outlined nine key policy priorities for the Armenian American community in Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. Given Azerbaijan’s blatant ceasefire violations, the Assembly called upon t

Mar 23, 2016
1 min

James Warlick: Lasting Solution to the Karabakh Conflict a Priority

By Siranush Ghazanchyan (ArmRadio) – “The lasting solution to the Karabakh conflict is a priority for us,” U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick said in an interview with Voice of America. “The attempts to violate the ceasefire are a cause of great concern for us, the clashes reported in January last year were unprecedented since the conclusion of the ceasefire agreement. The most worrisome are the losses suffered by the peaceful population, we condemn the use o

Mar 22, 2016
4 min

Members of Congress Request Assistance for Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh

Armenian Assembly-backed Letter Spearheaded by Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rep. Robert Dold (R-IL) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, 33 Members of Congress sent a letter to the Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nita Lowey (D-NY) in support of continued U.S. assistance in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget for the Republics of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, the S

Mar 18, 2016
1 min

Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus Members Meet with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, members of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus met with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The members in attendance were Co-Chairs Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Robert Dold (R-IL), as well as Congressmen David Cicilline (D-RI), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and David Valadao (R-CA). The discussion focused on expanding the economic partnership between the United States and Armenia particularly in the tourism sector, the escalating violence

Mar 11, 2016
4 min

Analyst: No Promise From Armenia On Direct Support For Russia In Syria

(L-R): Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan during a signing ceremony in Yerevan on December 2, 2013. By Sargis Harutyunyan (RFE/RL) – The Armenian president may have gone “too far, too fast” in giving “blanket endorsement” to Russia in Syria, but he did not commit Armenia to any direct support for Moscow’s campaign in this Middle East country, says a Yerevan-based analyst, assessing Serzh Sargsyan’s latest talks with his Russia