A letter from the Armenian Apostolic Church leadership expresses gratitude for Christian Solidarity International’s commitment to religious freedom amid a sustained government pressure campaign.
Armenian Church hails CSI’s advocacy in time of need
Category: Armenia-Nagorno Karabakh
Armenian Church hails CSI’s advocacy in time of need
A letter from the Armenian Apostolic Church leadership expresses gratitude for Christian Solidarity International’s commitment to religious freedom amid a sustained government pressure campaign.
Rights bodies condemn remarks by OSCE secretary general apparently supporting removal of head of Armenian Church
CSI, ACPR, FOREF Europe and Helsinki Committee call on OSCE to reaffirm commitment to protecting religious liberty in Armenia.
Statement: Armenian Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan and the Imperative of EU Engagement
Speaking at a panel at the European Parliament on July 14, 2026, CSI’s Joel Veldkamp argued that Azerbaijan is holding Armenians hostage as part of its project to destroy the people of Artsakh – a project with grave security implications for all of Europe.
CSI warns European Parliament: Current policy weakens Armenia, empowers Turkey
As Armenian hostages in Baku mark more than 1,000 days in captivity, Christian Solidarity International’s Director for Public Advocacy tells a European Parliament panel that Europe’s silence is enabling Turkish dominance over the South Caucasus and subjugation of Armenia.
CSI receives human rights award for Nagorno Karabakh advocacy
John Eibner held a meeting in Los Angeles with the Armenian Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, Aram I. ANCA-WR The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) has awarded Christian Solidarity International (CSI) its prestigious “Human Rights Champion” Award for its work in amplifying the plight and defending the rights of the… Read more »
Still no peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan
President Trump, Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Aliyev, shortly after signing a non-binding declaration at the White House on Friday. (primeminister.am) “We have a very comprehensive agreement,” said U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan sitting on his right, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of… Read more »
Situation of Armenian hostages in Azerbaijan increasingly precarious
Faces of the 23 Armenian hostages being held by Azerbaijan. Nearly two years after an Azerbaijani military operation forced the entire Armenian Christian population of Nagorno Karabakh to flee, Azerbaijan continues to detain at least 23 Armenians – civilians, POWs and members of the Nagorno Karabakh elected government. 80 more are considered forcibly disappeared. As… Read more »
CSI statement on meeting between leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia (left) and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan (right) in Abu Dhabi in July. photo: primeminister.am Media Release As the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia meet at the White House today, CSI is urging President Trump to support the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh and insist on the… Read more »
Vontobel: Behind the scenes of the Swiss Peace Initiative
Erich Vontobel (center) stands in front of the U.S. Capitol with the delegation for the Swiss Peace Initiative. csi Interview with Swiss National Councillor Erich Vontobel Mr. Vontobel, how did you become involved with Nagorno Karabakh? At the end of January 2024, I was assigned two motions in the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National… Read more »
