“Erdogan has taken the country in a very bad direction in my view,” said Representative Jim Costa (D-CA). “It’s not the Turkey we knew two decades ago.”Continue Reading
“We call on the Biden Administration to recognize North and East Syria,” said Mohamad.Continue Reading
“Shining a light in the darkest night, the Christmas Tree was lit in the town square in Hasakah, North and East Syria — a remarkable display of the religious freedom and diversity in our region.”Continue Reading
“May our shared democratic spirit and focus on peace and security provide the basis for continued collaboration and cooperation…”Continue Reading
The Syrian Democratic Forces are still keeping the world safe from ISIS — a year and a half after President Donald Trump announced the fall of the “caliphate.”Continue Reading
In 2014, the people of North and East Syria fought to defend their homeland, but they also fought for an idea: democracy. Today, the struggle for true democracy continues.Continue Reading
The Commission specifically lists crimes committed by the SNA in the Afrin region and Ras Al-Ain, which are under occupation by the Turkish state.Continue Reading
US State Department officials went on a campaign over the past two weeks in order to influence public opinion on the Caesar Act.Continue Reading
“The SDF are a first-class counterterrorism force,” said Ambassador James Jeffrey, US Department of State.Continue Reading
“We must all together find solutions. We are ready to find solutions for all people, and stop this bloodshed.”Continue Reading
There is little doubt that COVID-19 is spreading undetected.Continue Reading
US Congress wants to do something for North and East Syria — if Mitch McConnell will allow it.Continue Reading
By popular request, a primer for beginners, to help you understand the election.Continue Reading
Ambassador Jeffrey’s recent remarks on US-Syria policy and bills in US Congress.Continue Reading
A guide to bills in US Congress that are relevant to North and East SyriaContinue Reading
A “robust discussion” and “open dispute” occurred between Trump and Senator James Risch following Turkey’s S-400 purchase.Continue Reading
This week two senior diplomats with the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) spoke in a panel discussion that was part of the 2019 Ministerial on International Religious Freedom hosted by the US State Department. Continue Reading
There’s fresh talk of the Turkish threat to North and East Syria, as Turkey moves more troops and equipment to the Syria border in an apparent move to intimidate US troops stationed in Syria. This once again poses a grave threat to the people of the North and East Syria.Continue Reading
The Senate’s version of the NDAA includes funding authority to address ISIS detainees.Continue Reading
Latest US-Syria policy news impacting North and East SyriaContinue Reading
So far, seven people have lost their lives battling these fires.Continue Reading
AANES continues to get the short shrift by its allies in the US.Continue Reading