News & Releases | Assyrian Policy Institute

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...