US EditionSyria’s New Administration Flag Raised at UN HQ - The Syrian Observer
- On May 1, 2025, US representatives met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in New York to urge protection for the Druze minority amid recent violence.
- The meeting followed the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December and ongoing sectarian clashes triggered by a controversial audio recording deemed blasphemous.
- Two days of clashes involving security forces, militias, and Druze fighters left 102 dead, while Druze leaders accused the new government led by Ahmad al-Sharaa of sidelining them politically and militarily.
- State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce indicated that any resumption of diplomatic ties and removal of sanctions will be contingent upon the interim government's constructive engagement with outlined confidence-building steps.
- The US and Israel called for holding perpetrators accountable and protecting minorities, highlighting the risk of ongoing sectarian violence destabilizing Syria and the region.
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US: 'Reprehensible' violence against Druze
The United States condemns the violence against the Druze in Syria, following the deaths of tens of people from the minority group in recent days. “The recent violence and hateful rhetoric directed at Druze members in Syria is reprehensible and unacceptable,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said in a statement.
US meets Syria top diplomat, urges action on sectarianism
The United States on Thursday confirmed meeting Syria’s top diplomat and called on the country’s interim authorities to take action on sectarianism as violence flares against the Druze minority. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani last Friday raised his country’s flag at the UN headquarters, marking a new chapter after the December overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce confirmed that US repre…
US meets Syria’s top diplomat, urges action to protect Druze minority
WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday confirmed meeting Syria’s top diplomat and called on the interim authorities to take action on concerns, as violence flares against the Druze minority. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani last Friday raised his new country’s flag at the UN headquarters, marking a new chapter after the overthrowing in December of longtime ruler
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