Summary
Nearly 100 American faith leaders have sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking him to discuss the persecution of religious minorities in southern Syria during a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House. The meeting is significant because it is the first time a Syrian head of state will visit the White House, during a shift in U.S. policy toward Syria. The faith leaders want an end to the blockade of humanitarian aid to affected areas and protection for religious minorities.
Key Facts
- Nearly 100 faith leaders sent an open letter to President Trump.
- The letter asks Trump to discuss the plight of religious minorities in Syria.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is visiting the White House for the first time.
- Faith leaders want an end to the blockade of humanitarian aid in southern Syria.
- President Trump's leadership on religious freedom is acknowledged in the letter.
- U.S. policy toward Syria has changed since the fall of the Assad regime.
- The letter warns of atrocities against Christians and other minorities by extremists.
- The meeting could impact U.S.-Syria relations and humanitarian aid policies.
