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Honored to meet with Joe Wilson alongside Bob Roberts Jr. ن & Imam Mohamed Magid, Co-Chairs of Multi-Faith Neighbors Network. We discussed our shared hope for Syria’s future—especially as sanctions lift—and explored ways to advance religious freedom & social cohesion.

As planning begins to resettle Al-Hol residents back into Syrian communities, the U.S. and international community must urgently provide funding and expertise for de-radicalization. Having visited Al-Hol and spoken with professionals who have successfully run de-radicalization

The United States Embassy in Nigeria is deeply saddened by and condemns recent acts of violence in Borno, in Imo, and most recently in Benue and Plateau. The ongoing threats faced by communities and community leaders in Nigeria are deeply troubling. We extend our heartfelt

Glad to join USCIRF Commissioner Maureen Ferguson for a robust discussion on "Religious Freedom as #Syria Transitions After Assad." Grateful for chance to share insights from my recent trips to Damascus and Northeast Syria—and the opportunities ahead. uscirf.gov/news-room/usci…

Religious Freedom as Syria Transitions After Assad Former USCIRF Chair and current President of the IRF Secretariat Nadine Maenza will join USCIRF Commissioner Maureen Ferguson to discuss findings from Ms. Maenza’s recent travel to Syria | USCIRF uscirf.gov/news-room/usci…

.UN Syria Commission of Inquiry signs MoU with المؤسسة المستقلة المعنية بالمفقودين في سوريا on cooperation in search for missing & disappeared & support for families seeking truth on fate of loved ones. Agreement complements partnership with المؤسسة المستقلة المعنية بالمفقودين في سوريا and UN Syria Commission of Inquiry’s efforts to raise voices of survivors, victims & families.

Major media investigation finds thousands of Uyghurs forced to work in 75 factories across 11 Chinese regions, with links to major western companies. I supported this joint investigation into state-imposed forced labor transfers by The New York Times DER SPIEGEL The Bureau of Investigative Journalism. THREAD: 👇

Wonderful to join The Greek Current Cafe with Thanos Davelis, Amb. Sam Brownback, Dr. Tugba Tanyeri-Erdemir Dr. Tugba Tanyeri-Erdemir & Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou for a powerful discussion on “The Fight for International Religious Freedom.” HellenicLeaders Kathimerini English Edition youtu.be/N8O_GWL7YAs

St.Catherine’s Monastery: International leaders should immediately seek verification of these reports & if correct urge Egypt to rescind a shocking attack on an ancient religious community. Vice President JD Vance Secretary Marco Rubio David Lammy Ursula von der Leyen USCIRF Archbishop Angaelos Sam Brownback APPG FoRB

Important points from Devorah Margolin on the future of the counter-ISIS mission: US + allies must “communicate the necessity of a healthy Damascus-SDF relationship” and “demand that Turkey cease actions that risk an IS resurgence.” washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysi…

Have spoken this morning with the Egyptian Ambassador in London, our Papal Office in Cairo and Lord (David) Alton regarding reports around the matter of the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai. It would appear that the situation is not quite as has been reported. Awaiting further

EXCLUSIVE: US Syria envoy Barrack calls Kurdish SDF chief Kobane as Turkey proposes a meeting in Damascus with Kobane and either Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan or Turkey's intelligence chief, sources tell Amberin Zaman al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

SCOOP ON HOW US IS FORGING CONSENSUS BETWEEN SDF ANKARA & AL SHARAA THAT MAY RESULT IN MEETING BETWEEN Hakan Fidan İbrahim Kalın & Mazloum Abdî مظلوم عبدي "US Syria envoy Ambassador Tom Barrack calls Kurdish SDF chief Kobane as Turkey mulls meeting" al-monitor.com/originals/2025…

SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi: “A Syria built without its Kurds, Arabs, Syriacs, and other communities — that is not a Syria we can be part of,” syriacpress.com/blog/2025/05/3…

Early responses relating to the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai indicate no change of the life and day to day functioning of the monastery or its monks. The issue at hand appears to be one of land ownership, with the Egyptian courts ruling that the land belongs to the

Encouraging to see NE Syria delegation finally meet with counterparts in Damascus! This is a historic chance to unite Syria—by integrating the northeast in a way that preserves the inclusive society they’ve built. This strengthens all of Syria.