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KRG Checkpoints in Nahla Valley Continue to Cause Hardships to Local Assyrians
Security checkpoints administered by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) authorities on key access roads leading to the Nahla Valley...
Jul 20, 20233 min read

API Welcomes Reintroduction of the Simele Massacre Resolution in U.S. Congress
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the reintroduction of the Semele [sic] Massacre resolution, House Resolution 472, by U.S....
Jun 28, 20232 min read


API Meets with White House Working Group on MENA Reporting Category
On June 1, 2023, representatives of the Assyrian Policy Institute met with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Interagency...
Jun 5, 20234 min read


API Welcomes French Senate's Recognition of Assyrian Genocide
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the French Senate's passage of a resolution recognizing the Assyrian Genocide. The resolution,...
Feb 19, 20231 min read


API Concerned by Reports of Arrest of Assyrian Woman in Iran
The Assyrian Policy Institute is deeply concerned by reports that a 38-year-old Assyrian woman named Bianka Zaia has been detained in...
Dec 29, 20222 min read

API Welcomes Historic Decision by Illinois District 219 Board of Education
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the historic decision made by Niles Township High Schools District 219 Board of Education on...
Nov 1, 20221 min read

API Welcomes the Addition of Assyrian Language Courses to Illinois State Course Catalog
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the addition of 12 new Assyrian language courses to the Illinois State Course Catalog, making the...
Oct 9, 20223 min read

API Welcomes Congressional Letter Raising Concerns About Theft of Assyrian Lands in Iraq
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes a letter spearheaded by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Barbara Lee (CA-13) raising concerns...
Aug 22, 20221 min read

API Welcomes HR 126 Introduced in California State Assembly
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the introduction of House Resolution 126 in the California State Assembly by Assembly Members...
Aug 14, 20222 min read

19-Year-Old Assyrian Woman Detained by SDF Forces in Northeast Syria
The API is alarmed by reports that Samira Habsono, a 19-year-old Assyrian woman from Qamishli, was detained by the Syrian Democratic...
Aug 13, 20223 min read

The API welcomes proclamations, statements issued in observance of Assyrian Remembrance Day
August 7th is observed annually by Assyrians as Assyrian Remembrance Day to honor the memory of all those Assyrians who have fallen...
Aug 5, 20224 min read

API Announces Three New Advocacy Associates
The Assyrian Policy Institute is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members to support the growing and expanding needs of...
Jul 12, 20223 min read

Updated: Assyrian Woman Arbitrarily Detained by SDF Forces in Northeastern Syria
The API is concerned by reports that Rasha Chamoun, a 32-year-old Assyrian woman, was detained without charges by the Syrian Democratic...
Jul 9, 20222 min read


API Welcomes Formation of Congressional Assyrian Caucus
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the formation of the Congressional Assyrian Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. Chaired...
Jun 27, 20222 min read


The API hosts inaugural Assyrian National Conference in Washington, D.C.
The Assyrian Policy Institute held its inaugural conference in Washington, D.C. from June 9–11, 2022, presented in partnership with the...
Jun 14, 20224 min read

The API welcomes Proclamations, Resolutions issued nationwide recognizing the Assyrian New Year
ILLINOIS The API welcomes the proclamation issued by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker declaring April 1, 2022 as Assyrian New Year Day in...
Apr 1, 20222 min read


Statement from API Chairman on Assyrian New Year 2022
On behalf of the Assyrian Policy Institute, I wish for 6772 to be a year full of health and prosperity for you and your family. I also...
Apr 1, 20222 min read


API Welcomes Formation of Illinois Assyrian Caucus
The Assyrian Policy Institute welcomes the formation of the Illinois Assyrian Caucus in the Illinois General Assembly. State Senator Ram...
Mar 9, 20222 min read

API Announces New Board Members
The Assyrian Policy Institute is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members: Ishtar Saiyady and Elina Arbo. With these...
Feb 8, 20222 min read

API Announces Assyrian National Conference 2022 in Washington, D.C.
The Assyrian Policy Institute is pleased to announce the Assyrian National Conference 2022. The in-person event will be held in...
Feb 3, 20222 min read
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