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OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Meet with Artsakh Authorities
STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)— On March 28, the Co-chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, as well as the personal representative of the OSCE chairman in...
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Artsakh Ombudsman Discusses War Crimes, Human Rights at Johns Hopkins
Melikyan Presents Detailed Atrocities Report from Azerbaijan’s 2016 War Against Artsakh WASHINGTON—Artsakh Ombudsman (Human Rights Defender) Ruben Melikyan outlined the work of his office and...
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Here’s Why…
By Arev Dinkjian It’s 5:30 in the morning, and I’m standing outside of my church. It’s still dark. A bus pulls up, and I introduce myself to the driver. We review the trip itinerary for the Armenian...
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OSCE Minsk Group Releases Statement About Visits to Baku, Yerevan, Stepanakert
YEREVAN—The Co-chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group released a statement on March 29, about their recent visits to Baku, Yerevan, and Stepanakert. The...
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Elections in Armenia: 8 Reasons to Vote for the ARF on April 2
Special for the Armenian Weekly In this “BuzzFeed-age” we are all living in, perhaps a list-form article may be an appropriate change in pace from my previous, more exhaustive pieces covering the...
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ARS Issues Statement on First Anniversary of 2016 April War
‘The ARS Remains on the Parapets, Ready for Any Sacrifice, Determined to Face Any Challenge Until Final Victory.’ The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Inc. released the following statement on March 28....
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Innovations in Education: Breaking Borders and Boundaries in Dilijan
UWC Dilijan Encourages Students to Challenge Themselves and the Conventional By Paula Der Matoian Close your eyes. Imagine that summer camp never ended. Imagine going to school in a place nestled in...
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Hamparian: I Will Not Tolerate Denial… Will you?
When someone knows the facts, and willingly rejects them, it’s not ignorance, it’s outright denial. If ignorance ignites hatred towards each other, then denial is the tool by which that hate is...
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‘Imagine Armenia’ Forum to Take Place at MIT
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—On May 20, for the first time in Boston, Repat Armenia Foundation, in cooperation with Armenian Business Network, will host the “Imagine Armenia” forum to share reasons and best ways...
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From Eliza to Zehra: A ‘Hidden Armenian’ Superstar in Turkey
On March 26, 1913, an Armenian girl named Eliza was born in Arapgir, a town in Elazig (Kharpert), which is now part of Malatya province in eastern Turkey. Eliza was incredibly talented. She sang...
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ANCA Launches Quick Connect
Automated Calling System Directly Dials Members of Congress WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is rolling out Quick Connect, a new calling system that directly connects...
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Limited Tickets Available for ‘Women of 1915’ April 2 Boston Premiere
ARLINGTON, Mass.—After a successful European tour, Women of 1915 will make its Boston premiere on April 2, at the historic Regent Theatre of Arlington, Mass. The event is sponsored by the Armenian...
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U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson Visits Turkey, Meets with Erdogan and Other...
ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)— U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Turkey on March 30, where he met with Turkish leaders to discuss bilateral and regional issues. (L to R) U.S. Secretary of State Rex...
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ARF Holds Final Campaign Rally at Yerevan’s Liberty Square
Thousands Attend Rally in Support of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation YEREVAN (A.W.)— On March 30, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) held its final campaign rally for the upcoming...
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Artsakh: One Year After the April War
Special for the Armenian Weekly One year ago, Azerbaijan launched a full-scale military offensive against the Artsakh Republic along the Line of Contact (LoC). Failure by the command structure to...
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STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)— Armenian serviceman Gor Hovhannisyan (b. 1993) was killed by Azerbaijani fire at around 2:45 p.m. on March 31, just three days after serviceman Artak Rafaekyan (b. 1997)...
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OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Calls for Renewed Engagement to Peacefully Resolve...
VIENNA, Austria (OSCE)—On March 31, Chairperson-in-Office of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, joined the OSCE Minsk Group...
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Vardanyan Reiterates ARF’s Commitment to Ensuring that April 2 Election is...
Vardanyan: ‘I am Confident that the New Election Process, with all of the Safeguards Against Violations, will Ensure a Successful Election’ YEREVAN—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme...
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100 Years of the Armenian Missionary Association of America
100th Anniversary of AMAA to be Celebrated On East And West Coasts PARAMUS, N.J.—The Centennial of any organization is an event of great pride and celebration. For the Armenian Missionary Association...
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A History of the Armenian Constitution
Walking around in Armenia and engaging in political conversation with any person of any class, gender, age, and background, one gets the sense that trust in the government is at an ultimate low today....
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