The U.S. remains steadfast in helping Armenia strengthen its democracy and achieve economic prosperity and resilience through regional integration. In a meeting with Armenian and EU leaders, I announced our commitment to provide over $65 million towards this effort.
My displaced family is celebrating Easter for the first time outside of Artsakh, due to the genocidal occupation by the dictatorial Aliyev regime.
We believe that one day we will return to our ancestral homeland.
In 2022, the LA County Board of Supervisors officially designated April as "Armenian History Month" in Los Angeles County, a momentous recognition of the vibrant Armenian community in the region.
🧵 We found Susanna, an elderly cancer patient, in her 4th floor apartment.
She was alone and unable to get out of her bed.
Neighbours left her food and water, but could not bring her when they fled.
After being ensured stable, she was evacuated by ambulance.🚑 💔
Armenia/Azerbaijan
Tens of thousands have fled their homes.
But the most vulnerable - including the elderly, sick, and disabled - are unable to easily leave.
Our teams have been in the streets with megaphones, to find those who need help or wish to be evacuated 🧵
Azerbaijan is guilty of ethnic cleansing by choosing to attack the enclave rather than pursue a Western-backed deal guaranteeing the civil rights of its Armenian minority https://t.co/Ao0DxYqwMn
When Russia shells Ukraine, it is committing "relentless attacks against civilians."
When Azerbaijan shells Nagorno-Karabakh, it is...doing some military activities.
EU values.
Today, we remember rapper, activist and solidarity soldier Tupac Shakur. We are reminded of his powerful vision for unity and justice that extended to all. Let us honor his legacy by bridging the borders and striving for a world where social justice uplifts all who are oppressed.
On Friday, August 11th, we gathered at the beautiful Deukmejian Wilderness
Park in Glendale to celebrate Navasard, welcoming the year 4516 according to the traditional Armenian calendar.