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May 29, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Syrian American orgs decry sham re-election of Assad

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Coalition of Syrian American Organizations Decry the Sham Elections by the Assad Regime This week’s Syrian elections are the latest example by Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad of a trend of a lack of free and fair democracy.…

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April 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Syrian American orgs applaud OPCW decision to strip Assad regime of rights and privileges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council Applaud OPCW Decision on Syrian Regime Wednesday’s OPCW decision to strip the Syrian regime of its privileges of membership represents a historic first step towards a…

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April 10, 2021 at 3:54 PM

Register now: Virtual panel with Ambassador James Jeffrey

John, Join Americans for a Free Syria, the Syrian American Council and the Turkish Heritage Organization for a special virtual panel with Ambassador James Jeffrey covering potential U.S.-Syria policy developments under the Biden Administration. Th…

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March 15, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council commemorate 10th anniversary of the Syrian Revolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Syrian Revolution Ten years after courageous protestors took to the streets in Syria, Americans for a Free Syria and the Syria…

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January 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council applaud extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Syria

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council Applaud Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status For Syria 6,700 individuals stand to benefit from the extension, and 1,800 individuals stand to bene…

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January 10, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Reminder: Virtual town hall Monday with Reps. Kinzinger and Boyle

John, There isn't much time left to register for the first virtual town hall of 2021, hosted by Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council.  Join the Co-Chairs of the Friends of a Free, Stable and Democratic Syria Caucus, Represent…

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January 9, 2021 at 10:37 PM

Register now for Monday's virtual town hall with Reps. Kinzinger and Boyle!

John, The teams at Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council are excited to invite you to the first virtual Town Hall event of 2021, this Monday, January 11th at 6:00PM EST.  Join the Co-Chairs of the Friends of a Free, Stable and…

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December 24, 2020 at 8:50 PM

Syrian American Coalition Condemns the Use of “Restorative Justice” by UN Syria Envoy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: A Coalition of Syrian American Organizations Decry the Inappropriate Use of “Restorative Justice” by United Nations Syria Envoy On the anniversary of the passage of the United Nations Security Resolution 2254, a coalition of…

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December 1, 2020 at 2:27 PM

This #GivingTuesday, help build support for a Free Syria in 2021 and beyond

John, It's that time of year again! This Giving Tuesday, help us continue to fight for the causes that matter most in 2021. Protecting Syrian civilians, holding Assad and his cronies accountable for their crimes, pushing back against Iranian aggress…

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November 15, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Join us today! AFS & SAC National Conference - U.S. Policy in Syria Post-Election

RSVP Dear John, The team at both Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council are excited to invite you to a Virtual National Conference featuring Deputy Assistant Secretary, Joel Rayburn. WHAT: AFS & SAC V…

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November 13, 2020 at 10:44 PM

2 days away! AFS & SAC National Conference - U.S. Policy in Syria Post-Election

RSVP Dear John, The team at both Americans for a Free Syria and the Syrian American Council are excited to invite you to a Virtual National Conference featuring Deputy Assistant Secretary, Joel Rayburn. WHAT: AFS & SAC V…

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November 3, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Cast your ballot TODAY!

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE Dear John, For the last nine years, Syrians have been dying in hopes of democracy and the right to express their political beliefs. This election day, it is important we honor that right and cast a ball…

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October 22, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Save the Date - November 14-15

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July 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM

1 day away! You're invited to a special discussion with Dr. Riad Hijab, Former Syrian Prime Minister

RSVP Dear John, The team at Americans for a Free Syria is excited to invite you to a community-wide discussion (in Arabic) with Dr. Riad Hijab, former Prime Minister of Syria and General Coordinator of the High Negotiations Co…

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July 25, 2020 at 10:31 AM

July 30: You're invited to a special discussion with Dr. Riad Hijab, Former Syrian Prime Minister

RSVP Dear John, The team at Americans for a Free Syria is excited to invite you to a community-wide discussion (in Arabic) with Dr. Riad Hijab, former Prime Minister of Syria and General Coordinator of the High Negotiations Co…

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July 9, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Russia, China block aid to millions of Syrian civilians

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2020 CONTACT: Thomas Georges, 315-790-9808 [email protected] Russian/Chinese Vetoes of Security Council Resolution on Cross-Border Aid Put Millions of Civilians at Risk The U.S. and its allies must ensure that…

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June 29, 2020 at 10:01 AM

5 key takeaways from the launch of Caesar sanctions

John, On Wednesday, June 17th the departments of the Treasury and State announced the details of their initial implementation of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, targeting 39 individuals and entities from within the Assad regime and among its all…

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June 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Ambassador James Jeffrey and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rayburn Address Syrian American Community

Syrian American Council and Americans for a Free Syria Host Virtual Town Hall with Ambassador James Jeffrey and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rayburn On Sunday, June 7, the Syrian American Council and Americans for a Free Syria hosted a we…

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June 1, 2020 at 8:39 PM

June 7: You're invited to a special briefing by Ambassador James Jeffrey, Special Representative for Syria Engagement

RSVP Dear John, It is my honor to invite you to a special briefing by Ambassador James Jeffrey, the United States’ Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS. In his cur…

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April 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Chemical watchdog blames Assad for sarin, chlorine attacks

John, On Wednesday, April 8th, the United Nations’ chemical weapons watchdog, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), released its first report under a new mandate explicitly accusing the Assad regime of using banned chemical we…

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March 9, 2020 at 8:14 PM

POSTPONED: March Events to be Rescheduled Due To COVID-19

Dear John In light of the recent developments and public health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Americans for a Free Syria and its partners have decided to postpone the commemoration events for the ninth anniversary of…

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February 27, 2020 at 6:37 PM

2 weeks away—have you registered?

We're only two weeks away! Please help us commemorate the ninth anniversary of the Syrian Revolution from March 11-12, 2020 in Washington D.C. Event registration is now open. Please see below for the full schedule, and use the registration link provided by…

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February 18, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Register now to advocate for Syria on March 11-12

Dear John, Register now to help commemorate the ninth anniversary of the Syrian Revolution from March 11-12, 2020 in Washington D.C. Over the course of two days, advocates, government officials and the Syrian American community will develop a strategic p…

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February 10, 2020 at 4:41 PM

Action Alert: Oscar-nominated 'For Sama' demands Assad #StopBombingHospitals

TAKE ACTION Dear John,  In Assad's Syria, civilian hospitals are not safe havens—they’re military targets. In 2019, there were nearly 100 attacks on medical facilities in Idlib province, and more than 900 medical workers have been killed thr…

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January 27, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Join us in DC March 11-12!

Dear John, We invite you to join Syrian American organizations and supporters in commemorating the ninth anniversary of the Syrian Revolution from March 11-12 in Washington, D.C. We kickstart the two-day event on March 11 with a series of think tank and …

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January 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Take Action: Stop UN Support for Assad's War Crimes

TAKE ACTION John,  Last Friday, Russia forced the UN Security Council to cut the number of humanitarian aid access points into Syria, from neighbors like Jordan and Iraq, in half. Assad has stolen and weaponized humanitarian aid for years.…

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January 8, 2020 at 12:31 PM

4 worst Soleimani actions

John, Iran’s long history of havoc and destruction inside Syria is felt deeply by many Syrians. Its proxy militias have terrorized civilians and led the ground assaults in support of Bashar al-Assad’s forces at some of the most crucial battles throughout t…

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December 29, 2019 at 7:00 PM

Deadline in 3 days

Dear John, Thanks to our shared efforts, the Caesar Act is now law! As we head into 2020, however, we must be vigilant in ensuring this landmark legislation is quickly and firmly implemented by the Trump Administration. With Idlib province under incr…

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December 25, 2019 at 12:23 PM

Merry Christmas from AFS and Syrian Christians for Peace

Dear John,​ The holidays are here and a new year is upon us. I wish you, as well as Syrians of all faiths and denominations, a Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season.   As a young Christian, I was fortunate to experience the wonders of this season in our b…

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December 21, 2019 at 1:11 AM

Joint Statement: President Signs "Caesar" Act into Law

Caesar Act Becomes Law, War Criminals in Syria to Be Held Accountable Enforcement of the bipartisan Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act will be urgently tested in Idlib, where civilians are under constant and escalating violence Washington, DC — …

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December 19, 2019 at 8:42 PM

2 weeks left!

Dear John, Three years and countless hours of advocacy later, we did it! The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 has officially passed the Senate and is on its way to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This achievement could not have been…

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December 17, 2019 at 6:26 PM

Senate Sends Caesar Sanctions to President’s Desk as part of NDAA

House Senate Sends Caesar Sanctions to President's Desk Historic Act will Ratchet Up Economic Pressure on Assad Regime to Stop War Crimes and Negotiate Washington, DC —  Americans for a Free Syria (AFS), which advocates for human rights and democr…

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December 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Action Alert: Final Step to Pass Caesar—Your Senators Must Hear from You NOW

John, we're almost there—the House of Representatives passed the Caesar Act yesterday as part of the the larger annual defense bill. But it's not law yet! The Senate must pass it too before sending it to the President's desk. We're hearing the vote in t…

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December 11, 2019 at 10:49 PM

House Passes Caesar Act in NDAA to Hold Syrian Regime and Allies Accountable for Atrocities

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 Washington, DC — Americans for a Free Syria (AFS), which advocates for human rights and democr…

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December 10, 2019 at 3:43 PM

Your Caesar email—did you send it?

John, did your Member of Congress get a note from you this week? Since Saturday, we're urging everyone we know to tell their representatives to vote YES on the Caesar Act which is part of the annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDA…

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December 8, 2019 at 11:31 AM

Tonight: Join us to discuss Syria policy with ISW Research Director Jennifer Cafarella

Reclaiming the U.S. diplomatic edge from Russia in Syria You are cordially invited to join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. ET for a call with Jennifer Cafarella, an expert on Russia's activities within Syria, who just released a new report from the Institute…

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December 7, 2019 at 1:38 PM

URGENT: Next Week Vote YES on "Caesar"

TAKE ACTION This is it, John. Congress—House and Senate—will vote on the Caesar Act next week as part of the defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). They must hear from you that you want them to vote YES on the NDAA. Caesar…

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December 5, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Sunday Call: How can U.S. reclaim diplomatic edge from Russia? — Featuring ISW's Jennifer Cafarella

Reclaiming the U.S. diplomatic edge from Russia in Syria You are cordially invited to join us Sunday evening for a call with Jennifer Cafarella, an expert on Russia's activities within Syria, who just released a new report from the Institute for the …

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December 3, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Today is the BIG DAY

John, Today is the day. Giving Tuesday is a worldwide campaign to support the causes we care about the most. Protecting Syrian civilians, stopping Assad's human rights abuses, preventing ISIS 2.0 and Iranian terrorism—this is …

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November 28, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Happy Thanksgiving

On behalf of the entire Americans for a Free Syria team, thank you for standing up for Syria! We cannot do this work without you. Thank you for calls, emails, and visits to Congress. Thank you for your regular support of our shared work. Thank you for spreading th…

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November 26, 2019 at 3:30 PM

Democracy isn’t free

Dear John,​ Daraa. My father's hometown. The spark of the 2011 peaceful revolution for democracy, equality, and an end to corruption. While I grew up in Michigan, my own story has strong connections to the brave Syrians in my family and their neighbors a…

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November 21, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Top 10, UN Aid to Assad, Exposing Assad's Prisons, and More

Fund Humanitarian Aid, Not War Crimes: Congress Introduces Stop UN Support for Assad Act In areas throughout Syria controlled by Assad, the evidence is clear: a large portion of UN aid isn’t actually getting to the people who need it. Instead, …

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November 19, 2019 at 7:19 PM

Tonight: PBS Features "For Sama" Documentary

This Week: PBS Features For Sama Documentary Across America Check Your Local Listings Dear friends, The word is out: For Sama is a must-see documentary and love letter from a Syrian mother to her daughter as the siege of Aleppo rages around her. Syrian …

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November 8, 2019 at 6:10 PM

Recap: “Geneva Debrief”

  John,​ In case you missed it, this is what our panelists from the UN Constitutional Committee's civil society block had to say about the most recent round of negotiations in Geneva: U.S. pressure is working. International sanctions, diplomatic isola…

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November 7, 2019 at 12:31 PM

Tonight: Insider call with members of UN Constitutional Committee

Where is Syria's UN political process heading? You are cordially invited to join us this evening for a call with two members of the civil society block of the Constitutional Committee to debrief last week's meetings at UN Headquarters in Geneva, Swit…

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November 4, 2019 at 8:17 PM

Geneva Debrief: Join insider call Thursday with members of UN Constitutional Committee

Where is Syria's UN political process heading? You are cordially invited to join us Thursday evening for a call with two members of the civil society block of the Constitutional Committee to debrief last week's meetings at UN Headquarters in Geneva, …

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October 29, 2019 at 7:30 PM

Congress Introduces Stop UN Support for Assad Act

Congress Introduces Stop UN Support for Assad Act Legislation Ensures Taxpayer Dollars Fund Humanitarian Aid, Not Regime War Crimes Washington, DC — Today, Americans for a Free Syria (AFS) applauded the introduction of H.R. 4868, the Stop UN Suppo…

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October 15, 2019 at 3:58 PM

9 Syria Recommendations for U.S. Policymakers

Comprehensive U.S.-Led Initiative Needed to Restore Stability in Northeast Syria Nine Recommendations for U.S. Policymakers Washington, DC — Today, Americans for a Free Syria (AFS) released the following statement and policy recommendations to add…

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October 3, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Experts to Congress: Assad Has Not Won the War

John, You spoke, and experts listened. A year after its creation by Congress, the bipartisan Syria Study Group released its final report to the public (click to read it here) in an event featuring Senators Jeanne Sh…

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August 15, 2019 at 4:15 PM

Update: Caesar, New President, TPS and More

One Step Closer to Caesar Bill Becoming Law Good news: We are one step closer to stopping Assad and his cronies from killing civilians in places like Idlib province. As the Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently considered the Caesar Syria C…

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