First U.S. Diplomatic Team Visits Syria Post-Assad, Engages with New Leadership
U.S. officials meet with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, to discuss inclusivity, governance, and seek information on missing journalist Austin Tice.
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A U.S. diplomatic delegation, including Barbara Leaf and Roger Carstens, visited Syria for the first time post-Assad, meeting with de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The discussions focused on fostering an inclusive government, ensuring minority representation, and combating terrorism. Al-Sharaa has called for the lifting of sanctions and claims a more moderate governance approach, though skepticism remains due to his past ties to extremist groups. U.S. efforts also target the search for journalist Austin Tice. The meeting signals a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the transitional government following Assad's ousting.
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