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Armenian National Committee of America Reps. Dina Titus and Chris Smith Lead Bipartisan Call to Sanction Azerbaijani Officials for War Crimes

April 14,2025 11:06

WASHINGTON, DC – Thirty-six U.S. Representatives – led by Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) – have called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose Global Magnitsky sanctions on Azerbaijani officials responsible for grave human rights abuses against Armenians, including the illegal detention, abuse, and sham trials of Armenian prisoners of war and former Artsakh leaders. The ANCA welcomed this bipartisan Congressional letter, demanding accountability and justice for the Armenian people of Artsakh.

“This bipartisan letter – led by Representatives Dina Titus and Chris Smith – sends a powerful message that America must stand on the side of justice and accountability,” stated ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. “We thank all the Members of Congress who signed this letter for demanding immediate Magnitsky sanctions against Azerbaijani officials involved in war crimes and the unlawful detention of Armenian political leaders and POWs. Durable peace in the region requires the release of all illegally detained Armenians, the withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from Armenian territory, and, of course, support for the right of Artsakh Armenians to collectively return to their ancestral homes with dignity and security.”

Did your U.S. Representative Co-Sign the Letter Demanding Azerbaijan Sanctions and the Release of Armenian Hostages?

Check out the list of thirty-four U.S. House Members – joining Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) – in co-signing the letter to Secretary Rubio: Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Don Beyer (D-VA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Danny Davis (D-IL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Laura Friedman (D-CA), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Tom Kean (R-NJ), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), John Larson (D-CT), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Robert Menendez, Jr. (D-NJ), Grace Meng (D-NY), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Mike Quigley (D-IL), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and David Valadao (R-CA).

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