 Syrian hospitals bombed by Assad, Russian troops after coordinates were shared with the UN (FoxNews.com) "It seems impossible but we are perhaps on the verge of the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the beginning of the crisis in Syria.” —Lina Murad, then-AFS President  US prepares new pressure campaign on Assad (Al Monitor) “Recent escalations of violence in Idlib against hospitals, schools and other civilian targets demonstrate Assad will go to any lengths to retake the country and destroy anyone who stands in his way. This initial report makes clear that the United States must ramp up its efforts to pressure Assad to bring him to the negotiating table.” —Jameson Cunningham, AFS Policy and Public Affairs Strategist  Congress Can Still Help Shape the Endgame in Syria (Washington Institute for Near East Policy) "There is plenty more to be done to secure U.S. national security interests and moral leadership in Syria, troop withdrawal or not. Congress has a unique role in shaping foreign policy, and both Senate and House must work together in standing up to murderous dictatorships and holding the U.S. government accountable." —Erica Hanichak, AFS Government Relations Director, and Jameson Cunningham, AFS Policy and Public Affairs Strategist  Trump Must Protect Persecuted Syrians and Extend Temporary Protected Status (CBN news) AFS' Erica Hanichak urges President Trump and USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli to extend TPS status, for Syrians of all faiths living legally in the United States, until it is safe to return home.  Syrian Christians in US Fear Deportation as their Protected Status is in 'Jeopardy' (The Christian Post) "President Trump, Vice President Pence, Secretary [of State Mike] Pompeo have all emphasized protecting Christians who are in danger of being persecuted around the world. Syrian Christians could be sent back. And, anyone who left the country is seen as an enemy by the Assad regime. In government-controlled areas, Syrians returning from abroad are routinely met with arrest, disappearance, or forced conscription." —Jameson Cunningham, AFS Policy and Public Affairs Strategist  Trump aims to protect persecuted Christians, but some aren’t sure he’s helping (Religion News Service) “Acting Director Cuccinnelli must re-designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrians of all faiths who want nothing else than to return home to a safe and secure Syria when that option is available." —Jameson Cunningham, AFS Policy and Public Affairs Strategist | 
