Violence is accelerating under Syria’s new Islamist government, as is the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities.

The United States urged the United Nations Security Council on Monday to adjust its sanctions on Syria to help the country's ...

The United States Department of State issues periodic travel advisories for countries across the globe, and it has just ...

Bruce declined to say whether Washington supports Israel carrying out such military operations when it deems necessary. The ...

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The new leadership vowed to disband all militias. But the fiercely independent Druze have made no agreement, and say they're gathering fighters and making plans to repel government forces if needed.

The United States said it did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria and had made clear its displeasure, while Syrian ...

For background on the state of Syria sanctions prior to the issuance of GL 25, please see K2 Integrity’s “Quick Take: United States to Lift Sanctions Against Syria,” published on 15 May 2025.

But so far, there's no indication that the United States has taken this step. A State Department official told us that the United States supports efforts that may de-escalate violence in Syria.

BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S. envoy doubled down on Washington’s support for Syria’s new government, saying Monday there is “no Plan B ...