Bethnahrin National Council assesses struggles of Syria’s Christian communities in post-regime era - SyriacPress

Syrian Christians Are Anxious About New Regime

Louai Beshara / Getty For years, “Maria” (we’re using a pseudonym, given the political situation) thought little about her apparel or how to greet her colleagues. A Christian and longtime Syrian government employee, she kept her head uncovered and wore Western business-casual attire. She greeted her coworkers with “sabah al-khayr,” which means “good morning” in Arabic.   But an alliance of rebel forces, some connected to jihadist groups, has now…

Bethnahrin National Council assesses struggles of Syria’s Christian communities in post-regime era - SyriacPress

DARAMSUQ — In the aftermath of the collapse of the authoritarian regime of Bashar al-Assad, a delegation from the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB) visited Daramsuq (Damascus) and surrounding areas to evaluate the living conditions and challenges faced by the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community. The mission aimed to provide support and document the hardships endured by this minority group. Stories of Resilie…