U.S. Christian leaders have asked Trump to rescue Ruben and other Armenian captives

In an open letter published by Christian Newswire, leaders of religious organizations and Christian activists of the United States appealed to President Donald Trump to rescue Armenian political prisoners held by Baku. Among them is Ruben Vardanyan, who has been on hunger strike for three weeks, as a result of which his state of health is assessed as extremely critical.

“We believe you are the only one who can save these Christian hostages,” – signatories note. They also emphasize the need to act quickly to save lives of Christians.

The letter was signed by:

Dr. Alveda King, Chair, Center for the American Dream;

Hon. Michele Bachmann, Dean, Robertson School of Government;

Sohrab Ahmari, US Editor, UnHerd;

Rod Dreher, Journalist and Author;

Troy Miller, President & CEO, National Religious Broadcasters;

Ambassador Sam Brownback, Co-Chair, IRF Summit;

Sean Feucht, Missionary, Musician, Activist, Author, and Speaker;

William Wolfe, Executive Director, Center for Baptist Leadership;

Bob Vander Plaats, President and CEO, The FAMiLY Leader;

Dede Laugesen, Executive Director, Save the Persecuted Christians;

Suzanne Bock Grishman, Executive Director, Mercury One, Inc. & The Nazarene Fund;

Ambassador Alberto Fernandez, Vice President, Middle East Media Research Institute;

Dr. Jim Garlow, CEO, Well Versed;

Rev. Rosemary Schindler Garlow, CEO, Schindler’s Ark;

Dr. David Curry, USCIRF Commissioner;

Nadine Maenza, President, IRF Secretariat;

Denise Bubeck, Board Member, Save Armenia;

Dr. Paul Murray, International VP, Global Peace Foundation.