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Jul 20, 20233 min read
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...
Jun 28, 20232 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 5, 20234 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...
Feb 19, 20231 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,...
Dec 29, 20222 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...
Nov 1, 20221 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...
Oct 9, 20223 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...
Aug 22, 20221 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 14, 20222 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 13, 20223 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 5, 20224 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...
Jul 12, 20223 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 9, 20222 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...
Jun 27, 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 14, 20224 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...
Apr 1, 20222 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...
Mar 9, 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...
Feb 8, 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 3, 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...
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