[WASHINGTON, DC] – Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA), a Syrian American advocacy group, is closely monitoring the recent advancements made by opposition forces in Syria. These developments reflect the ongoing efforts of displaced Syrians to reclaim their homes and families from the oppressive grip of the Assad regime, Iran, and Hezbollah. C4SSA reiterates its unwavering support for the Syrian people’s right to demand a political transition and shape a future grounded in justice, dignity, and sovereignty.
The momentum on the ground presents an opportunity for the United States and the international community to reassess their approach to the Syrian crisis. As National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan recently stated, the Assad regime, backed by Iran and Hezbollah, poses a direct threat to stability and U.S. interests in the region. Supporting Syrians’ efforts to reclaim their homeland diminishes the influence of these malign actors while advancing humanitarian and geopolitical priorities.
C4SSA calls for urgent international action, emphasizing:
- Immediate End to Airstrikes on Civilians: We demand an immediate halt to the Assad regime’s use of air forces to bombard hospitals, universities, and densely populated city centers in Aleppo and Idlib. These war crimes exacerbate the suffering of civilians and undermine any prospects for stability and reconciliation.
- Preventing Militant Influx: We call on the Iraqi government to immediately stop the influx of Shia militants into Syria. Their continued presence fuels conflict, prolongs displacement, and destabilizes the region further.
- Support for Displaced Syrians Reclaiming Their Land: The forces driving these advancements are displaced Syrians seeking to return to their homes and families, free from the fear of violence and repression. Ensuring their success is critical to addressing the refugee crisis by creating conditions for safe and voluntary return.
- Implementation of UNSCR 2254: These developments provide a chance to reengage with the political process outlined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2254, which has been stalled by the Assad regime since 2015. A political transition is essential to achieving a lasting resolution to the crisis.
- Eroding Iran and Hezbollah’s Influence: Supporting these movements diminishes the territorial control of Iran and Hezbollah, reducing their ability to destabilize the region and project power.
- Reassessing Humanitarian Assistance: Limiting the regime’s control over UN humanitarian aid weakens its ability to weaponize international assistance and profit from the suffering of the Syrian people.
“The recent developments are a clear signal from displaced Syrians that they will not accept a future dominated by the Assad regime, Iran, or Hezbollah,” said George Stifo, Chairman of C4SSA. “This movement reflects the Syrian people’s determination to reclaim their land, rebuild their lives, and demand a political transition that aligns with their aspirations for freedom and justice. The international community must act to protect civilians, stop the influx of foreign fighters, and support the Syrian people’s demand for a future free of tyranny and violence.”
C4SSA urges the United States and its allies to support the Syrians in their efforts, recognizing that this movement has the potential to advance key U.S. interests in the region by curtailing Iranian and Hezbollah influence and reducing the strain of the ongoing refugee crisis.
A free, democratic, and sovereign Syria is not only a moral imperative but a strategic necessity. The international community must act decisively to amplify the voices of Syrians, enable their return to their homes, and reinvigorate the path to peace outlined in UNSCR 2254.
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About C4SSA:
Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) is a Syrian American advocacy organization dedicated to promoting justice, democracy, and human rights in Syria. Through policy advocacy, public engagement, and collaboration with international stakeholders, C4SSA strives to amplify Syrian voices and work toward a free and democratic Syria.
