The dust is settling with Iran. Now, Washington must pivot to Syria By Olivia Wang, Foreign Policy News January 22, 2020 Washington and Tehran are de-escalating following the death of General Soleimani and Iran’s counterattack which, so far, has resulted in no casualties. For now, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has batted away concerns
Senate Sends Caesar Sanctions to President’s Desk as part of NDAA Historic Act will Ratchet Up Economic Pressure on Assad Regime to Stop War Crimes and Negotiate December 17, 2019 Washington, DC — Americans for a Free Syria (AFS), which advocates for human rights and democracy in Syria, today applauded the U.S. Senate for
House Passes Caesar Act in NDAA to Hold Syrian Regime and Allies Accountable for Atrocities Now Senate Must Vote YES on NDAA to Write Sanctions into Law December 11, 2019 Washington, DC — Americans for a Free Syria (AFS), which advocates for human rights and democracy in Syria, today praised the U.S. House for
Congress Must Vote YES on NDAA to Pass the Caesar Act Defense Bill Includes Sanctions to Hold Syrian Regime, Russia and Iran Accountable for War Crimes and Atrocities December 7, 2019 Washington, DC — Americans for a Free Syria (AFS), which advocates for human rights and democracy in Syria, today urged the House and
Congress sounds alarm on weaponization of Syrian aid By Bryant Harris, Al-Monitor November 1, 2019 The future of humanitarian aid in Syria is uncertain amid concerns that Turkey and Russia could block it in the northeast amid multi-front violence pitting Ankara and its Arab rebel proxies against Syrian Kurdish fighters and the government of
Congress Introduces Stop UN Support for Assad Act Legislation Ensures Taxpayer Dollars Fund Humanitarian Aid, Not Regime War Crimes October 29, 2019 Washington, DC — Today, Americans for a Free Syria (AFS) applauded the introduction of H.R. 4868, the Stop UN Support for Assad Act of 2019, by Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC), Dan Kildee
Ceasefire Staves Off Imminent Humanitarian Crisis Comprehensive U.S. Engagement Still Needed to Ensure Security October 17, 2019 Washington, DC — Today, Americans for a Free Syria (AFS) cautiously welcomed the White House announcement of a ceasefire in northeast Syria: “This ceasefire will at least pause the horrific downward spiral we witnessed in the past
Comprehensive U.S.-Led Initiative Needed to Restore Stability in Northeast Syria Nine Recommendations for Policymakers October 15, 2019 Washington, DC — Today, Americans for a Free Syria (AFS) released the following statement and policy recommendations to address the latest developments in Syria: “The situation in northeast Syria is spiralling out of control, and Assad and
President Trump: United States Must Ensure Assad, Iran and ISIS Cannot Exploit Withdrawal from Northern Syria Trump Announces Deal with Erdogan Ahead of Turkish Troop Activity October 7, 2019 Washington, DC — Today, Americans for a Free Syria (AFS) responded to the surprise decision by President Trump to withdraw U.S. troops from a buffer zone
Like Syrians now, my family fled Liberia as refugees. Unlike Syrians, America welcomed us. By Saliho Touré, USA Today September 4, 2019 The unthinkable might be coming true: The Trump administration is considering cutting the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program to close to zero, sources told Politico this summer. As someone who came to the United States as
