Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | December 10, 2024 – The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), the nation’s largest Arab American grassroots organization, released the following statement regarding recent developments in Syria:
“The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) envisions an Arab world free of foreign intervention and imperialism. Our longstanding position supports a region that is democratic, sovereign, and respectful of the human and civil rights of all, most notably every religious, ethnic, and political group. As we observed the historic developments in Syria over the weekend, we reaffirm our commitment to justice, sovereignty, freedom and the self-determination of the Syrian people. We ask our U.S. government and its allies to support the transition to a new government in Syria that respects the self-determination of all Syrians and preserves Syria’s territorial integrity.
We remain acutely aware of Israel’s recent expansion efforts, which exploit division and chaos to further its land grabs in occupied territories. Notably, Israeli forces have made unprecedented advances into Syria’s occupied Golan Heights. These actions flagrantly violate Syria’s sovereignty and international law. The U.S. and its allies must unequivocally denounce Israel’s unlawful behavior.
During this critical moment in Syria and across the region, we urge the Biden Administration, as well as the incoming Trump Administration, to lift all sanctions on Syria to allow its people to thrive and prosper.”