What Steps Are Being Taken in the U.S. to Secure the Release of Armenian Captives Held in Azerbaijan?

U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff has introduced an amendment to the National Security Appropriations Act for the 2023 fiscal year, calling for Azerbaijan to immediately release Armenian prisoners of war and civilians. This information was provided by the Armenia Advocacy Committee in the United States.

The amendment, numbered 698, has garnered support from a dozen congresspersons. The Armenia Advocacy Committee has stated that they are making significant efforts to increase the number of supporters for Amendment 698 during the upcoming discussions in the Procedural Committee of the House of Representatives next week.

If approved by the committee, the amendments to the National Security Appropriations Act will be put to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.