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What is the US position on the Syrian refugee crisis?
Since the start of the crisis in 2012, the United States has provided more than $11.3 billion in humanitarian assistance to help Syrians in need, reflecting the steadfast commitment of the United States to providing lifesaving support to the people of Syria impacted by conflict both inside Syria and throughout the …
Does the US support Syria?
I was pleased to announce that the United States is providing more than $436 million in additional humanitarian assistance to vulnerable Syrians both in Syria and in the surrounding countries and generous communities that host them. This includes nearly $99 million in assistance to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did the United States intervene in Syria?
The American-led intervention in the Syrian Civil War refers to the American-led support of Syrian rebels and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during the course of the Syrian civil war, including Operation Inherent Resolve, the active military operation led by the United States, and involving the militaries of the …
What is the relationship between Syria and the United States?
Diplomatic relations between Syria and the United States are currently non-existent; they were suspended in 2012 after the onset of the Syrian Civil War. Priority issues between the two states include the Arab–Israeli conflict, the Golan Heights annexation, and the Iraq War.
Why does the US not like Syria?
Issues of U.S. concern include its ongoing interference in Lebanese affairs, its protection of the leadership of Palestinian rejectionist groups in Damascus, its human rights record, and its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction.
Why was the United States in Syria?
U.S. forces have operated inside Syria since 2015 pursuant to the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF), amid ongoing debate in Congress about the authorization for U.S. operations in Syria. U.S. operations focus on countering the Islamic State as part of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).