Assyrian Democratic Organization ADO
Co-chairmen of the first session – Rabbi M. Mammoo & Prof. Mikhael Sado Co-chairmen: Rabbi M. Mammoo & Prof. Mikhael Sado 1. Dr. Sargis Osipov (Moscow, Russia): Modern Assyrians: Historical and Linguistic Sources of Diversities2. Rabbi Michael Mammoo (Stockholm, Sweden): The Importance of the Assyrian Language and the Difficulties Encountered …
Read More »Genocide denial in all turkish schools (24/05/2003)
WASHINGTON, DC — The Turkish Government has dramatically escalated its official campaign of genocide denial, requiring, at the direction of its Education Minister Huseyin Celik, that all students in Turkish schools be taught to deny the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).“We have shared news of …
Read More »Iraq’s forgotten Christians face exclusion in Greece
A DREAM lost in limbo: After 14 years, one man – an Assyrian from northern Iraq – has all but given up hope that he and his family will one day call Greece their home. “It’s a shame,” says the man, who wants to be called Petros, although that is …
Read More »First Assyrian Woman Elected into Political Office in The Netherlands (20/03/2003)
Ms. Gamri’s Goals: Ms. Gamri believes that “the world exists for 50% of women.” She questions, “why are more women not represented in politics, a forum where decisions for a country and society are reached?” She believes that in many cases, women have a completely different view than men and …
Read More »Assyrians — not just part of ancient (En)
“We don’t get together often,” said Dr. John Aivaz of Palos Verdes, president of the American Assyrian Chamber of Commerce. It was an interesting time for an Assyrian get-together. Their brethren in Northern Iraq soon may be in the middle of an American invasion and, if all goes well, finally …
Read More »SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1441 (2002) Adopted by the Security Council at its meeting on 8 November 2002. (En)/(Ar)
Recognizing the threat Iraq’s noncompliance with Council resolutions and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and long-range missiles poses to international peace and security, Recalling that its resolution 678 (1990) authorized Member States to use all necessary means to uphold and implement its resolution 660 (1990) of 2 August 1990 …
Read More »Sounds of Silence: Iraqi Assyrians Speak the Language Jesus Spoke ? But For How Long?
In the Christian villages and hamlets dotting the northern enclave, historic churches and monasteries today conduct their services in classical Aramaic, presenting a picture of a people and their culture untouched by time. But nothing could be further from the truth. Linguists warn that the Aramaic language is in its …
Read More »Spiritual leaders meet in iftar dinner (En)
The dinner started with a prayer. After dinner the first speech was made by the Marmara Group Foundation Chairman Akkan Suver. He said that he was very pleased to organize the dinner during which Muslims, Christians and Jews came together. During the dinner spiritual leaders explained the importance of tolerance …
Read More »Fund Raising for the Re-election of Jan Shakowsky to US Congress. (En)
The dinner was held in the Eden?s Banquets on Sunday October 27th at 5:00 P.M. The fund raising was sponsored by ACCR to help Congresswoman Shakowsky get re-elected and solicit Assyrian votes and financial help. Some 200 people from different Assyrian organizations and individuals attended the dinner. Congresswoman Shakowsky met …
Read More »Assyrians Participate in Discussion in London With Iraqi Opposition (En)
All Assyrian Delegates participating were in agreement to double the percentage to 6% from 3%, which many think even 6% is not right. The ANO delegates held various meeting with other Assyrian officials to coordinate their efforts and launch an effective campaign during these critical times. The ANO delegates left …
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