American Coalition for Syria (ACS)

ACS is a coalition of U.S. organizations supporting principled U.S. policies on Syria that uphold democratic reform, human rights, and justice.

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

This evening in #NewYork, the @MiddleEastInst convened a high-level gathering of 250+ diplomats, journalists & business leaders for a historic event with #Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

We had a fascinating discussion on domestic issues, foreign policy & more.

[Razan Saffour @razanspeaks]

A decade ago I had ordered @Charles_Lister’s book and in between work breaks would read (what was then assumed) about our current president. Today, I find myself coordinating this event with MEI and the President of Syria, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in New York. We call this أحلام العصر.

[الوكالة العربية السورية للأنباء - سانا @Sana__gov]

استعداداً لاستقبال الرئيس أحمد الشرع، بدء تجمع أبناء الجالية السورية في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية بالقرب من مبنى الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة في نيويورك.

[Gregory Waters @GregoryPWaters]

I was honored to attend the meeting with President Sharaa last week where we discussed a range of topics including Israel, the SDF, and Syria's future.

Other attendees have covered the political discussion, but there were several institutional comments I found important

[موسى العمر @MousaAlomar]

التجمع الجماهيري الترحيبي بالرئيس الشرع في نيويورك الآن …

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

Disinformation around #Syria is rife & dangerous.

This is a wildfire in a region inhabited by Sunnis, Christians & Alawites. A @SyriaCivilDefe firefighter was killed trying to protect one village overnight.

Shame on those sowing fictional sectarian narratives just for clicks.

[Alberto Hernandez, MPP @AHernandez_SAC]

An honor to attend. Al-Sharaa’s message to the US Syrian community was clear: reconstruction is ahead, and you all must be part of it. My takeaway: the economy is everything—solve it and even your critics will rally, fail and even your supporters will turn. And yet, all domestic issues pale beside the Israeli question.

[Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول @FARED_ALHOR]

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa during a panel discussion moderated by veteran researcher @Charles_Lister at the Middle East Institute in New York:

📌 We activated diplomatic efforts to engage in dialogue with Israel.

📌 Any partition of Syria would harm neighboring countries and destabilize regional security.

📌 Transitional justice is underway, and remnants of the former regime are being prosecuted.

📌 The unity of Syria lies at the core of our security stability policy.

📌 The mistakes in Sweida were made by all sides, and our choice is reconciliation.

📌 Washington can help integrate the Kurds into the Syrian armed forces.

📌 Israel must accept the deployment of UN forces, as stipulated in the 1974 agreement.

📌 It is in no one’s interest for Syria to return to the previous state of affairs.

[RHC @RHCJO]

في نيويورك، جلالة الملك عبدالله الثاني يلتقي الرئيس السوري أحمد الشرع، بحضور سمو الأمير الحسين بن عبدالله الثاني، ولي العهد، على هامش اجتماعات الجمعية العامة للأمم المتحدة، ويشدد على دعم #الأردن لجهود #سوريا في الحفاظ على أمنها واستقرارها وسيادتها

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

In the last 3 weeks, #Jordan's military has intercepted x7 drug smuggling operations & x6 human trafficking operations from #Suwayda's southern desert.

The drugs -- 85,000 #captagon pills on x5 heavy-lift balloons & x1 heavy-lift drone.

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

For the 1st time in #Syria's history, state media is now publishing in Kurdish.

@Sana__gov was fully rebranded today, after a months-long redevelopment.

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

All across #Damascus tonight, mosques are calling out prayers to mark the 12yr anniversary of the killing of 1,400 people in a Sarin nerve agent attack on Eastern Ghouta.

This is the 1st anniversary without #Assad — but accountability is still to come.

[Charles Lister @Charles_Lister]

#Syria's border with #Lebanon continues to present security challenges.

Today, a weapons shipment & a drugs shipment were seized in separate raids by #Syria's gov't -- both a result of smuggling into/from #Lebanon.

[Ambassador Tom Barrack @USAMBTurkiye]

🇸🇾 Heartfelt thanks to Qatar for fully funding a vital gas initiative for Syria. From Aug 2, Azerbaijan’s natural gas, delivered via Turkey, will power 800 MW, lighting up 5M homes. A profound step toward relief and stability at a critical moment. A bold demonstration by Qatar and its leadership of partnership and friendship.

[Levant24 @Levant_24_]

Aleppo International Airport received the inaugural flight of Turkish carrier A Jet, arriving from Istanbul. This follows a 13 year hiatus of direct flights between the cities as Turkey and Syria strengthen aviation ties.

[Levant24 @Levant_24_]

Syria's Worst Drought Since 1989

[Syrian American Council (SAC) @sa_council]

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[American Coalition for Syria (ACS) @ACSyria]

Syria’s stability is a cornerstone of regional stability. 🇸🇾💚

[Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 @KSAmofaEN]

Joint Statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Iraq, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, and the Arab Republic of Egypt on developments in Syria.

[رئاسة الجمهورية العربية السورية @SyPresidency]

خطاب رئاسة الجمهورية العربية السورية حول أحداث محافظة السويداء عقب إعلان وقف إطلاق النار

#رئاسة_الجمهورية_العربية_السورية

[American Coalition for Syria (ACS) @ACSyria]

Emphasis on “one Druze faction that doesn’t represent all Druze.” All other Druze factions are pro-government and just want to live in peace.

[Hassan I. Hassan @hxhassan]

Some are so focused on projecting “balance” & “moral consistency” that they make sure to both-side everything even when the situation is clear.

Druze rebels, one Druze faction that doesn’t represent all Druze, is committing ISIS-style atrocities - with Israel backing.