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Armenia is bleeding in multi-front, losing Territories, soldiers, and brain drain. Is it stoppable while Pashinyan is in power? Watch Interview with Mr. Marukyan

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Armenia is bleeding in multi-front, losing Territories, soldiers, and brain drain. Is it stoppable to unite the country while Pashinyan is in power? Watch my Interview with Edmon Marukyan, leader of Bright Armenia

Mr. Marukyan is an attorney very well-educated in the US, Russia, and Armenia a leader of once opposition party bright Armenia, trying to unite the Armenian political establishment to save the country is it possible while the controversial, divider and revengeful current leader of the country Nikol Pashinyan in power?

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Los Angeles: Gagrule.net Live coverage ANCA-WR Grassroots Luncheon Honors Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Dr. Arman Tatoyan at 2021 Videos

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Beverly Hills, California

Hundreds of activists, community leaders, public officials, supporters, and generous donors attended the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Grassroots Luncheon hosted at the Beverly Hilton on November 21, where Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Dr. Arman Tatoyan was bestowed the ANCA-WR’s “Human Rights Champion” Award for his tireless work in upholding the rights of the Armenian people.

ANCA-WR is a leading Armenian-American organization for a two-week hosted Dr. Tatoyan delegation trip to engage with community stakeholders, elected officials, academic circles, coalition partners as well as local and national media to provide a briefing on the current situation, including presenting on his latest reports on Azerbaijan’s torture and abuse of Armenian prisoners of war and civilian captives.

Immediately prior to the luncheon, Dr. Tatoyan participated in a press conference where he briefed local and community media on Azerbaijan’s November 16 incursion and assault on the Republic of Armenia which resulted in the deaths of at least 8 Armenian servicemembers and the capture of at least a dozen more – whom international human rights organizations have already noted have been subject to abuse and torture. Dr. Tatoyan also briefed the media on the status of prisoners of war, and ongoing international legal efforts – specifically, through Armenia’s trial against Azerbaijan at the International Court of Justice over its violation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

The press conference was followed by the outdoor luncheon held at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel, which began with an invocation delivered by the Very Reverend Muron Aznikian of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church and opening remarks welcoming dignitaries and honored guests delivered by ANCA-WR Board Member Lina Davidian Esq.

Following the video presentation, ANCA-WR Board Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq. took to the stage and thanked all the generous donors whose support and encouragement continue to inspire the ANCA-WR team, and especially the event sponsors, Mr. & Mrs. Varant and Hoori Melkonian, for their unwavering support. In delivering the organizational message, Hovsepian emphasized the need for the Armenian-American community to remain laser-focused in its mission to ensure the security of the Armenian nation.

ANCA-WR Board Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq Speech

ANCA-WR Vice-Chair Raffi Kassabian Esq., Presenting the ANCA-WR’s “Human Rights Champion” Award to Dr. Tatoyan was who highlighted the honoree’s tireless pursuit of justice in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. “Dr. Tatoyan is the embodiment of courage. When others in government turned a blind eye, Dr. Tatoyan demanded accountability from the perpetrator regime. When others acquiesced to the defeat to the enemy after the 44-day war, Dr. Tatoyan raised alarms in the international community to invoke justice,” Kassabian remarked.

“And when Azerbaijan attempted to sweep its heinous genocidal conduct under the rug, Dr. Tatoyan pointedly engaged in a fact-finding mission to expose Azerbaijan for what it is – a modern-day genocidal regime,” Kassabian continued.

In his acceptance speech, Dr. Tatoyan reported on Azerbaijan’s recent assault on the Armenian people, highlighting how Azerbaijan’s state-sponsored Armenophobia serves as a driving force behind Azerbaijan’s ongoing aggression against the Armenian people. Dr. Tatoyan also sent a strong message to the Diaspora, thanking the community for its vigilance in advocating for the rights of the people of Armenia – and urging unity in the face of Azerbaijan and Turkey’s efforts to sow artificial divisions between the Armenian people. In thanking the ANCA-WR for hosting him in California, Dr. Tatoyan issued a certificate of recognition to Nora Hovsepian on behalf of the ANCA-WR Board for the organization’s tireless advocacy work. Certificates of recognition were also issued to distinguished legal experts Garo Ghazarian, Esq. and Karnig Kerkonian, Esq. for their critical contributions to holding Turkey and Azerbaijan accountable for the egregious human rights abuses perpetrated against the Armenian people under international law and for their steadfast support and collaboration with of the office of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender.

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In Conversation with businessman and philanthropist Michael Sarian over $15 Million dollars Medical Equipment send to Armenian Vanish Video

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In Conversation with businessman and philanthropist Michael Sarian find out what happens to the over $15 Million dollars Advance Medical Equipment send to Armenian also a little bit of Politic and COVID19

Michael Sarian, You be the judge!!! We did this massive medical equipment assistance to help our nation and our people! We even produced a nice video with a patriotic song because we were very enthusiastic to help Armenia! Our Biomedical Enginering department checked each item before it was shipped and it was certified to be in good condition and usable in hospitals!!! If it is good for American hospitals which are the best in this world it’s good anywhere including Armenia!!!

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GagruleLive: Harut Sassounian the Next Pashinyan capitulation document signing recognizing Azerbaijan territorial integrity consequence Video

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GagruleLive conversation with Journalist, writer Harut Sassounian Video

1- the Next capitulation document signing recognizing Azerbaijan territorial integrity
2- Why Armenia has a problem finding Minister of foreign affairs
3- What message do Armenian voters send to diaspora Armenian by a landslide victory by re-elect Pashinyan
4- was there massive corruption in Armenia that compelled revolution that consequently resulted in the loss of Artsakh

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A fork in the road, #ArmenianGenocide

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David Phillips

One and a half million Armenians were killed between 1915 and 1923 during the waning years of the Ottoman Empire. The overwhelming majority of historians refer to their deportation and murder as the “Armenian Genocide” but Turkey continues its refusal to remember it as such. 

In the immediate aftermath, Turkey tried and convicted some of the perpetrators. Today, however, Turkey adamantly denies the Genocide and actively campaigns against its recognition. U.S. President Joe Biden’s recognition the Genocide on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, April 24, would help Turkey face this tragic chapter in history. It would also send a signal of solidarity with progressive members of Turkish civil society who demand transparency and accountability. 

President Biden repeatedly called for the US to recognize the Armenian Genocide in his decades as a US Senator. As a candidate, he reaffirmed his commitment to Genocide recognition in a letter to the Armenian Assembly of America on September 16, 2019:

“The United States must never forget or remain silent about the systematic and horrific campaign of extermination that resulted in the deaths of 1.5 million Armenian men, women, and children, and the mass deportation of 2 million Armenians from their homes. If we do not fully acknowledge, commemorate and teach our children about genocide, the words “never again” lose their meaning.”

Biden’s recognition of the Armenian Genocide would underscore recent Congressional resolutions in both houses. Members of the House of Representatives submitted Resolution 296, “affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide”, states that it is US policy to “1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923; 2) reject efforts to deny the Armenian Genocide; and 3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.” The resolution was adopted overwhelmingly by a vote of 405 to 11 on October 29, 2019.

Senate Resolution 150, adopted by unanimous consent on December 12, 2019, mirrors the House resolution. It confirms U.S policy “to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance.” 

Turkey has managed to slow U.S recognition of the Genocide by leveraging its NATO membership and strategic geography.  It hires a phalanx of lobbyists for its denial campaign. While it relied on the so-called Jewish lobby and arms industries to advocate its case, Erdogan has undermined these relations by labelling Israel’s treatment of Palestinians as a “genocide” and acquiring Russian surface to air missiles in violation of NATO protocols. 

A confluence of factors has taken a toll on US-Turkey relations. 

Islamist jihadis, under Turkey’s control, invaded north and east Syria in October 2019, killing hundreds of Kurdish fighters in the Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) who serve as America’s boots on-the-ground. More than 11,000 Syrian Kurdish militias were killed and 23,000 wounded

fighting the Islamic State (ISIS) at America’s behest.

Erdogan undermined support from the US evangelical community by jailing Pastor Andrew Brunson in 2016, accusing Brunson of assisting the failed cou against him that year, and sponsoring jihadists proxies who murdered Armenian, Chaldean and Assyrian Christians in Syria.

In September 2019, Turkey deployed jihadi gangs in the Hamza and Sultan Murad brigades from Syria to Artsakh (the Armenian term for Nagorno-Karabakh, a historic Armenian land in Azerbaijan) where they committed war crimes that include decapitating civilians, mutilating bodies, and driving hundreds of thousands of ethnic Armenians from their homes. These crimes can be linked right back to Turkey’s National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) given the agency’s remit over organising Syrian proxies to fight Erdogan’s wars abroad in place of Turkish soldiers. . 

Though former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu heralded a policy of “zero problems with neighbors”, Turkey is at-odds with almost all of its neighbors now. Turkish forces are deployed to Syria, Iraq, and Libya while Turkish war ships patrol the eastern Mediterranean, confronting Greece, Cyprus and Israel over natural gas claims.  

Erdogan ignores opportunities for dialogue and reconciliation. If Biden uses the “G-word”, Erdogan threatened to deny US access to Incirlik Air Force Base, a NATO facility, as well as other military bases in Turkey. 

A perfect storm of problems results from Erdogan’s Genocide denial, purchase of sophisticated weapons from Russia, and attacks on the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP). Freedom House downgraded Turkey from “partly free” to “not free” in response to its abuse of political and civil rights, as well as denial of Internet freedoms in recent years as a result.

Erdogan wants to avoid sanctions, which would undermine popular support for his Justice and Development Party (AKP). The Turkish Lira has collapsed from the AKP‘s economic mismanagement. The Turkish Lira was trading at 2 Lira to 1 U.S dollar in 2002 when the AKP won its first election. That is far-cry from today where 8 Turkish Lira buy 1 U.S dollar. Businesses are defaulting as creditors call in their notes and Turkey’s foreign currency reserves have dwindled dramatically to support the Lira. 

Turkey can ill afford an economic war with the U.S and Europe. It is already sanctioned under the Countering American Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for purchasing S-400 missiles from Russia. Working with Congress, the Biden administration could intensify CAATSA sanctions.

The US could also apply sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act for Turkey’s human rights abuses and support for jihadis. Turkey’s intelligence agency and defense ministry could also be sanctioned under Magnitsky as well. 

European officials have been waiting to see what the US does before finalizing its approach. The E.U may respond with comparable sanctions of its own if Washington makes the first move.

President Biden’s expected reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide will be a bitter pill in the short term. However, it will lay the foundation for restoring relations over time. Reform and recognition will put Turkey on track to becoming a respected member of the international community once again.

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Protesters against Amulsar gold mine project. and Watch Interview Hayk A. Martirosyan, Video

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The car rally of the residents of Jermuk town and surrounding communities to Yerevan—and in protesters against the Amulsar gold mine project of Armenia—has kicked off.

The initiators of this car rally plan to gather in the area near the opera house at 4pm.

According to them, in democratic countries this much is enough for a democratic government to realize that these protesters are starting a big chain of peaceful disobedience and according to them, it is time for the Armenian government to show political will and put an end to the Amulsar gold mine project.

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Meet Peter Abajian Executive Director of the Paros Team rebuilding Armenian Tavush Villages Video

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By Wally Sarkeesian,

Peter Abajian, Executive Director, Los Angeles

Peter Abajian has worked in the Armenian American community for more than 25 years. Abajian began his career with the Armenian Assembly in its Washington, D.C. offices in 1988. From 1995 until 2006, Abajian led the Assembly’s Western Region operations, ultimately advancing to Deputy Executive Director. During this time, Abajian worked with both the Armenian community and the U.S. Congress to promote a stronger U.S. – Armenia relationship, while simultaneously working to expand the Assembly’s membership and financial support. Nationally, he spearheaded efforts to raise new sources of revenue, organizing several successful national events, and serving as one of the organization’s chief spokespeople.

In 2006, Abajian and his family moved to Armenia and formally launched and led the Paros Foundation.

“I care passionately about the future of Armenia; and I take great pride in contributing to its develop through our project-based model. Our 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity campaign to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide was met with tremendous success. This effort energized our staff and served as a positive example of successful project identification and implementation to both our beneficiaries and the Armenian community at large.

Moving forward, our efforts are focused on continuing to help Armenia’s development in a smart, efficient and transparent manner through our Projects for Prosperity campaign and our Prosperity on the Border initiative. My hope is that through The Paros Foundation’s leadership and the communities’ support, we will continue to help Armenia and her population develop and thrive.”

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COAF Summer Soirée – Step By Step Guide, Saturday, August 15, at 6 PM PDT / 9 PM EDT. Video

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By Wally Sarkeesian

Our Diamond Anniversary Summer Soirée is this Saturday, August 15, at 6 PM PDT / 9 PM EDT. We are so excited to share this spectacular evening with you as we raise funds for our COAF COVID Emergency Relief Fund, which will entirely be used for providing humanitarian aid and conducting necessary infrastructure improvements for health centers throughout our 64 beneficiary communities in rural Armenia.

This email has the information you need to register, watch, and donate as well as a special video message you don’t want to miss.

If you have any questions either prior to the event or night of, please email our tech help hotline at techsupport@coaf.org or call 212-994-8234.

How to Register for our Live Event 

We encourage you to pre-register for the event so you can donate quickly. You do not have to be registered to watch the event on our Soirée website.

  1. Click here to go directly to our Summer Soirée website registration page.
  2. Enter your phone number or email address to sign up. 
  3. Our registration system will text or email you a specific code to enter on the next screen. Confirm your registration by entering the code. 
Visit www.coafsoiree.org and enter your phone number or email address to sign up. 
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