Christian Solidarity International (CSI)
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Christian Solidarity International (CSI) is a #humanrights organization for religious liberty and human dignity.
Pakistan: A wife and mother agreed to an offer of help in crisis – and later learned she had unknowingly approved a marriage certificate and declaration of conversion to Islam. Read how CSI is fighting to bring hope and freedom for Christians in Pakistan: csi-int.org/news/pakistani…
Syria: "This was very clearly religiously driven violence," says @JoelVeldkamp. "President al-Sharaa continues to say in public the right things, but it's getting more and more ridiculous to take him at his word." Watch his interview with @BillyHallowell: youtube.com/watch?v=gl6nMZ…
🎉Celebration in Nigeria: Father Daniel Alphonsus Afina, one of CSI's project partners, has been released from captivity 51 days after he was abducted by terrorist group Boko Haram. CSI rejoices with the Diocese of Maiduguri at his deliverance. Read more: csi-int.org/news/csi-partn…
As Chair of IRFBA, I condemn the horrific violence against Syria’s Druze. The Syrian government must ensure that the horrors of the past weeks are not repeated. Promises of pluralism mean nothing without protection. #FoRB #Syria #Druze #IRFBA
In September 1957, President Eisenhower instructed his foreign policy team “do everything possible to stress the ‘holy war’ aspect” of the Syrian crisis. Eisenhower’s goal was to secure Syria from Russian influence. He was convinced that the United States could instrumentalize…
Syria: "Notwithstanding the unatoned atrocity crimes committed by al-Sharaa’s jihadists, the western world and its regional partners are both rewarding them for past ‘holy war’ services and incentivizing the use of holy war in future geopolitical projects," writes @JohnEibner.
In September 1957, President Eisenhower instructed his foreign policy team “do everything possible to stress the ‘holy war’ aspect” of the Syrian crisis. Eisenhower’s goal was to secure Syria from Russian influence. He was convinced that the United States could instrumentalize…
Just sent a letter to @SecRubio with 86 of my colleagues urging him to secure the return of forcibly displaced Armenians to their homeland in Nagorno-Karabakh as part of any negotiated peace deal in the region. The U.S. can help guarantee a safe, dignified, and sustainable return…
BREAKING ARTSAKH NEWS: One in five Members of the US House - 87 (bipartisan) Representatives from 24 states (representing 66+ million Americans) - called today for the collective, protected return of Armenians to Artsakh - a core ANCA policy priority anca.org/press-release/…
"The idea of a roundtable between Azerbaijan and the displaced people from Nagorno Karabakh came from the refugees themselves," @evontobel told CSI. "I translated that into a parliamentary motion." To his surprise, a cross-party majority united around it. csi-int.org/news/vontobel-…
My response to the @realDonaldTrump post on the Truth Social with Aliyev's video: Mr. President, With deep respect, I must express my sorrow and concern regarding your decision to share a video featuring Ilham Aliyev — one of the most criminal and dictatorial leaders of our…
SYRIA: Last week, attacks on Druze-majority Suwayda killed over 1,000 — with help from government forces. How does the new constitution promote government accountability? It doesn't. @joshua_landis breaks down how President al-Sharaa holds total power: youtube.com/live/zNMDCULlW…
Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has joined with other religious freedom advocates in calling on the Armenian government to end its persecution of the Armenian church. In a statement, the organizations and individuals express “grave concerns over the intensifying campaign…
SYRIA: Videos circulating on social media show pro-government fighters forcing Druze men to jump off a balcony and then shooting them as they jump. It is reported that an evangelical pastor and his entire family were murdered. csi-int.org/news/syria-gov…
"The Swiss Peace Initiative offers the U.S. a chance to support peace without taking on direct risk," says Swiss MP @evontobel. 📺Watch the congressional briefing about the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh held in Washington, D.C. csi-int.org/news/swiss-pea…
Swiss Lawmakers Lead Delegation to Washington to Advance Peace Initiative for Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Advocate Return of Displaced Artsakh Armenians ============ Last week, Swiss parliamentarians Erich Vontobel (Federal Democratic Union) and Lukas Reimann (Swiss People’s…
"The removal of religious leaders by public authorities raises serious concerns under international human rights law," writes Siranush Sahakyan, director of I.C. Law - Armenia. 🔗Read her guest commentary for CSI on the escalating tensions in Armenia: csi-int.org/news/armenias-…
"Dire humanitarian conditions, including killings, the burning of homes, and the imposition of a siege" have been imposed on the on the Druze, Christian and other religious minorities living in the Archdiocese of Hauran and Jabal al-Arab in southern Syria, according to its Greek…