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ACS Applauds Passage of Bill to Curb Assad’s Drug Trade into Law

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS), a diverse group of American and multi-faith groups that advocate for a free and democratic Syria, expresses profound gratitude to Congress for the recent passage of a fast-tracked legislative package that included H.R. 4681, the Ca...

24 April 2024

ACS Hails House Passage of Bill to Curb Illicit Captagon Trafficking

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS), a diverse group of Syrian and multi-faith groups advocating for a free and democratic Syria, applauds the House of Representatives for passing HR 4681, the Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act. This legislation marks a crit...

16 April 2024

ACS Welcomes Passage of Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act in the U.S. House of Representatives

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS), a diverse alliance of U.S.-based organizations united in advocating for a principled U.S.-Syria policy centered on democratic reforms, human rights, and accountability, is thrilled to announce a significant bipartisan triumph in le...

14 February 2024

ACS Welcomes Extension of TPS for Syria

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS) welcomes the successful extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria for 18 months, from April 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The Biden administration made this decision due to the ongoing armed conflic...

26 January 2024

ACS Calls Upon France to Request the Extradition of Bashar al-Assad at COP28

On the heels of the French arrest warrant issued against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on November 15, the American Coalition for Syria (ACS) calls on France to request the extradition of Bashar al-Assad when he attends the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Confe...

28 November 2023

ACS Hails House Foreign Affairs Committee Passage of the Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act

The American Coalition for Syria is pleased to announce the successful passage of the Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act (HR 4681) by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, with a vote of 44 to 0. This crucial bipartisan legislation marks a significant step towar...

8 November 2023

American Coalition for Syria Calls for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS) calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to safeguard the lives and well-being of civilians caught in the midst of this conflict. ACS condemns all acts of violence against civilians, be they Israeli or Palestinian. Such actions flag...

18 October 2023

American Coalition for Syria Condemns Assad Regime Killing Spree in Northwest Syria

Dramatic escalation in attacks against civilians threatens stability in fragile region

6 October 2023

American Coalition for Syria Welcomes and Supports Senate Companion Legislation Countering Regional Normalization with the Assad Regime

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS), a coalition of Syrian American and faith-based organizations, supports today’s introduction of Senate companion legislation of the Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act. ACS appreciates Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Memb...

27 September 2023

American Coalition for Syria Supports Peaceful Protests in Sweida

The American Coalition for Syria (ACS) firmly believes the right to peaceful protests is a fundamental expression of democratic values and human rights. The Coalition is closely observing the recent events in Sweida, Syria, where three individuals were reported wounded b...

15 September 2023