May 13, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) warmly welcomes today’s landmark announcement by President Donald J. Trump, in which he pledged to lift all U.S. sanctions on Syria — a bold and visionary decision that marks a major step toward lasting peace, justice, and renewal in the region. […]

May 12, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) welcomes President Donald Trump’s statement today expressing openness to easing U.S. sanctions on Syria. His remarks mark an important and long overdue acknowledgment that the Syrian people deserve a real opportunity to rebuild their country after over a decade of devastating

JOINT STATEMENT  May 2, 2025 The Syrian American community strongly condemns Israel’s attack on the grounds of the presidential palace in Damascus last night. Targeting a symbol of Syrian sovereignty is not only incendiary– it’s tantamount to an act of war. This calculated escalation severely undermines prospects for diplomacy and brings the region perilously close

JOINT STATEMENT April 27th, 2025 A diverse group of Syrian American leaders from four active advocacy organizations: SAC, ACS, C4SSA and SAAPP had the privilege of meeting with Senator Jim Risch, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today. This meeting marked our second engagement with the Senator within a span of one month, underscoring

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Coalition for Syria (ACS) and Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) strongly condemn the coordinated attacks and crimes carried out by armed pro-Assad loyalists across the provinces of Latakia and Tartous. These attacks, which targeted police and security forces, civilian centers, and hospitals, have resulted in significant casualties among

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Only hours after the conclusion of the National Dialogue Conference—a milestone event organized by Syria’s transitional government to foster reconciliation and national rebuilding—Israel launched a heavy bombing campaign targeting Damascus’s southern suburbs and other areas in southern Syria. This military escalation came just two days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly called for the “demilitarization”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) welcomes the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to issue Syria General License (GL) 24. This critical action reflects the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people in their efforts to rebuild following the

[Washington, DC] — Citizens for a Secure and Safe America (C4SSA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Syrian people on their historic liberation from the criminal Assad regime. This monumental achievement reflects the resilience, courage, and unwavering determination of Syrians in their pursuit of freedom, dignity, and self-determination. These changes represent a pivotal moment for

[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

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Syria Accountability Working Group (SAWG), an initiative by Citizens for a Safe and Secure America (C4SSA) in partnership with the Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG), released its critical report, titled “Fighting 13 Years of Impunity: Accountability Opportunities for United States Leadership in Responding to Mass Atrocities in Syria.”