Assyrians For Justice

09/05/2026

A must-watch video of the historic groundbreaking ceremony for the Assyrian Semele Massacre Memorial Complex in Semele.
This event was historic for several reasons:

A. For the first time in 93 years, the victims of the Simele Massacre were officially honored in Simele through the construction of the largest memorial complex dedicated to their remembrance.

B. For the first time, the Assyrian National Anthem was played publicly in Simele.

C. For the first time, a major Assyrian event was held in which all speeches by dignitaries exclusively recognized and referred to the Assyrian identity.

D. For the first time, the world’s largest memorial complex dedicated to Assyrian martyrs is being built — featuring a monument, symbolic cemetery, memorial park, and museum honoring the Assyrian victims and their legacy

The groundbreaking event took place on January 4, 2026, under the patronage of His Excellency President Masoud Barzani, represented by Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Barzani, and His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East.

Speakers

• His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East
• Dr. Ali Tatar, Governor of Duhok (Nohadra)
• Mr. Abdullah Haji Mahmoud, Minister of Martyrs and Anfal Affairs, representing His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)
• Dr. Vian Suleiman, representing the Kurdistan Democratic Party
• Sam Darmo, Assyrians for Justice

Guests in Attendance

• Mr. Fawzi Hariri, President of the Diwan of the Kurdistan Region Presidency, representative of His Excellency President Nechirvan Barzani
• His Grace Mar Abris Youkhana, Bishop of Nohadra of the Assyrian Church of the East
• His Grace Mar Azad Shaba, Bishop of the Chaldean Church – Diocese of Duhok
• Mr. Dasko Shirwani, Special Advisor to His Excellency Masrour Barzani.
• Mr. Yonadam Kanna, Former Member of the Iraqi Parliament
• Mr. Romeo Hakari, Secretary General of the Bet-Nahrain Democratic Party
• MP Kaldo Ramzi, Iraqi Parliament
• MP Sami Oshana, Iraqi Parliament
• MP Ramy Syawish, Kurdistan Parliament
• MP Dr. James Haido, Kurdistan Parliament
• MP Kalhi Rekani, Kurdistan Parliament
• Corbishop Phillipus Dawod, Assyrian church of the East
• Father Esha Dawod, Assyrian church of the East
• Father Frank Kamal, representing Bishop Felix Shabi, Chaldean Church Zakho
• Mr. Ameel Harery, Advisor to the Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs
• Mr. Dejvar Kojar, Mayor of Simele
• Mr. Raid Jarjees, Director of Department of Syriac Culture-Duhok
• Mr. Farris Youhanna Ballios, Deputy Governor of Zakho
• Mr. Shamoon Shlaymoon, Deputy Governor of Duhok
• Father Atam Mobsesian, Pastor of the Armenian Church in Zakho, representing the Armenian Church in Iraq
• Dr. Odisho Malko, President of the Assyrian Writers Association – Nohadra
• Mr. William Tedor, President of the Assyrian Cultural Center – Nohadra
• Mr. Evan Jani Gorbeel, President of the Diana Assyrian Cultural Center
• Mr. Diaa Boutros, Former Head of the Independent Human Rights Commission in the Kurdistan Region
• Mr. Haytham Petros, President of the Nohadra Cultural Association
• Mr. Atra Hikmat, Ishtar TV
• Mr. Nafso Noori Abdal, Deputy Minister of Martyrs and Anfal Victims
• Mr. Sabah Beit Allah, Deputy Head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party’s Organizations Office in Duhok
• Dr. Salem Jasim, Director of the Center for Genocide Studies at the University of Duhok
• Mr. Daoud Hohhan, Head of the Administrative Committee of the Armenian Community in Zakho
• Mr. Tchiayi EMIN Mayî, President of the World Association of Victims of the Kurdish Genocide
• Mr. Amin Issa Al-Sanati, Director of the Ishtar Center in Zakho

Assyrian Delegations Representing:

• Bakhitmi
• Barwar
• Sapna
• Zakho Villages
• Nahla
• Assyrian villages surrounding Simele
• Residents of the city of Simele

Additional attendees included:

• The Mukhtar of the Village of Souria in Zakho
• Several Assyrian and Kurdish media outlets

Special Thanks
Special thanks to Lamassu Studio for the complete arrangements of the Historic Groundbreaking Event, including full video coverage.

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25/04/2026

SBS Assyrian Interview about the Assyrian Simele Massacre Complex, intrevewd by the renowned Assyrian journalist Ninos Emmanuel.

23/04/2026

Today marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides—one of the darkest chapters in human history—perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire. In this systematic campaign of extermination, 1.5 million Armenians and 750,000 Assyrians and Greeks were brutally murdered, their lives erased, their cultures targeted, and their voices silenced.

We remember them. We honor them. And we refuse to let the world forget.

Assyrians for Justice stands unwavering in solidarity with our Armenian and Greek brothers and sisters. Together, we will continue to fight for truth, justice, and the full recognition of these genocides by the current Turkish government. Denial does not erase history—it deepens injustice.

On March 15, 2023, Assyrians for Justice took that fight to the halls of power, working alongside Arizona State House Speaker Rep. Ben Toma and State Senator Anthony Kern to introduce HCR 2044. This resolution formally recognizes the Assyrian Genocide of 1915 alongside the Armenian and Greek genocides. Its adoption by both the Arizona House and Senate, and its registration by the Arizona Secretary of State, stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of truth and accountability.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Attra TV for capturing and preserving this historic moment through full video coverage—ensuring that this milestone, and the voices behind it, will not be forgotten.

Sam Darmo
Assyrians for Justice

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23/04/2026

Today marks the 111th anniversary of the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek Genocides—one of the darkest chapters in human history—perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire. In this systematic campaign of extermination, 1.5 million Armenians and 750,000 Assyrians and Greeks were brutally murdered, their lives erased, their cultures targeted, and their voices silenced.
We remember them. We honor them. And we refuse to let the world forget.
Assyrians for Justice stands unwavering in solidarity with our Armenian and Greek brothers and sisters. Together, we will continue to fight for truth, justice, and the full recognition of these genocides by the current Turkish government. Denial does not erase history—it deepens injustice.
On March 16, 2023, Assyrians for Justice took that fight to the halls of power, working alongside Arizona State House Speaker Rep. Ben Toma and State Senator Anthony Kern to introduce HCR 2044. This resolution formally recognizes the Assyrian Genocide of 1915 alongside the Armenian and Greek genocides. Its adoption by both the Arizona House and Senate, and its registration by the Arizona Secretary of State, stands as a testament to the enduring pursuit of truth and accountability.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Attra TV for capturing and preserving this historic moment through full video coverage—ensuring that this milestone, and the voices behind it, will not be forgotten.
Sam Darmo
Assyrians for Justice

22/04/2026

Our letter of condolences to His Excellency President Masoud Barzani and His Excellency’s reply.

18/02/2026

URGENT..... URGENT......URGENT in English and Arabic
The US State Department issued a level 4 Travel Advisory to IRAQ, DO NOT TRAVEL TO IRAQ FOR ANY REASON.

"Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason."
لا تسافر إلى العراق بسبب الإرهاب، والاختطاف، والنزاعات المسلحة، والاضطرابات المدنية، ومحدودية قدرة الحكومة الأمريكية على تقديم خدمات الطوارئ للمواطنين الأمريكيين في العراق. لا تسافر إلى العراق لأي سبب كان

24/01/2026

A New Map of the Middle East Is Emerging.
Will the Assyrian Nation be included in this new map, or once again be excluded from decisions that shape its future?
More importantly, is the Assyrian Nation prepared to engage decisively with today’s decision-makers to secure its rightful place on the emerging map?

In 1918, the British Cabinet presented a new vision for Iraq and the Middle East. As documented in the four attached records, their plan was to divide Iraq into four distinct countries: Sunni, Shia, Kurdish, and Assyrian. A specific territory—marked with the letter (E)—was designated as a homeland for what they referred to as the Assyrian Nestorian Country. This was a formal recognition, at the highest political level, of the Assyrian people as a nation entitled to self-determination.

However, just two years later, this commitment was abandoned. At the Cairo Conference in Egypt, British policymakers reversed course and chose to preserve a unified Iraqi state by installing a king from the Hashemite family, believing he would be accepted by the Arab population of Iraq, both Sunni and Shia. In contrast, the Assyrians and Armenians were denied political consideration and were instead deliberately dispersed across Iraq, forced to live under a state that did not reflect their national identity or protect their collective rights.

History shows that the Assyrian Nation was not absent from the original plans for the Middle East—it was deliberately removed. As new borders and political realities are once again being discussed, the question is no longer whether the Assyrians have a historical claim, but whether they will seize this moment to assert it.
The British government justified its denial of an Assyrian homeland by claiming, as stated in the attached document, that “the plan of Mar Shimun to concentrate all Assyrians in Duhok–Amadia and to grant them an autonomous enclave would almost certainly lead to conflict with neighboring Kurds.” This rationale was used to dismiss the legitimate national rights of the Assyrian people.

Today, the redrawing of the Middle East map represents the final and decisive opportunity for the Assyrian nation. If this moment is lost, there may never be another chance to secure our rightful future.

For this reason, Assyrians for Justice is working in close coordination with leading Assyrian activists and experts to formulate a clear and unified set of Assyrian demands in Iraq, Syria, and Iran. These demands will be presented imminently to key decision-makers.

Assyrians for Justice

20/01/2026

President Barzani Receives Head of U.S.-Based Assyrians for Justice Foundation in Pirmam!

Meeting underscores Kurdistan Region’s longstanding support for religious and ethnic pluralism amid renewed focus on Assyrian historical justice.

🔗: https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/885382/

20/01/2026