Syria Archives

Russia’s Responsibility for the Ongoing Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Paris, France January 23, 2018 Remarks on Russia’s Responsibility for the Ongoing Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria SECRETARY TILLERSON: Again, I want to thank Foreign Minister Le Drian for hosting today’s signing ceremony for the launch of the International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News | Tags: chemical weapons, Rex Tillerson, Russia, Syria

Readout of President Donald J. Trump’s Call with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany

The White House, Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C., April 24, 2017 President Donald J. Trump spoke today with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to address a wide range of issues of mutual concern. The leaders discussed the conflicts in Syria and Yemen and the urgent security challenge posed by North Korea. The President also ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Germany, North Korea, Syria, Ukraine

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and United States Leaders’ Statement on the situation in Aleppo

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 07, 2016 Canada, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and United States Leaders’ Statement on the situation in Aleppo A humanitarian disaster is taking place before our very eyes. Some 200,000 civilians, including many children, in eastern Aleppo are cut off from food ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 8 December, 2016 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Key Documents, U.S. Policy | Tags: Syria, United Nations

Assistant Secretary Richard announces add’l $364 million in assistance to those affected by war in Syria

Briefing on Syria Humanitarian Assistance Special Briefing Anne C. Richard Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Washington, DC September 27, 2016 MR TONER: Hey, everyone. QUESTION: Good afternoon. MR TONER: Hey. Happy Tuesday. Welcome to the State Department. So before I get to your questions, I just – we have with us today Assistant ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 28 September, 2016 | Topics: News, U.S. Policy | Tags: Briefing, Department of State, Humanitarian Aid, refugee, Syria

” It is time to make decisions that will benefit the people of Syria” Secretary Kerry at the Council Session on Syria, September 21

Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State United Nations Headquarters New York City September 21, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Mr. President, good morning, and good morning to all of our colleagues here on the United Nations Security Council. I want to thank my colleague from New Zealand particularly for hosting this very important session on the crisis ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 23 September, 2016 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, U.S. Policy | Tags: John Kerry, Syria, United Nations

Meet 5 U.S.-based groups helping displaced Syrians

The need is tremendous and historic. Even as the U.S. government steps up its assistance, many U.S.-based groups are providing relief to millions of Syrians forced to leave their homes since the conflict in that country began more than five years ago. Meet five U.S. nongovernmental organizations doing their part. Mercy Corps Syrian girls relax ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Politics, Near East & North Africa, U.S. Policy | Tags: health, philanthropy, refugee, Syria, usaid

U.S. nearing goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees

The United States is closing in on its goal of welcoming 10,000 refugees from war-torn Syria by the end of September. By Voice of America – Aug 12, 2016 President Obama set that target last September. The pace accelerated in late spring and summer as more refugees passed stringent security checks and other requirements and were cleared for admission. ...

By U.S. Mission to France | 16 August, 2016 | Topics: Foreign Politics, News | Tags: refugee, Syria

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