Syrian American Council

Syrian American Council Syrian American Council (المجلس السوري الأمريكي) SAC was founded on November 20, 2005, in Burr Ridge, Illinois.

The founding meeting was attended by representatives from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California. SAC’s president and Council of Representatives (COR) were elected during that meeting.

To the Syrian mothers who never stopped believing that Syria would be free. Who raised children between two worlds and e...
05/10/2026

To the Syrian mothers who never stopped believing that Syria would be free. Who raised children between two worlds and ensured they belonged to both. Who kept the memory alive long enough to become history. To the ones who are here to see it. And to the ones we carry with us. Happy Mother’s Day.💐💚💚
كل عامٍ وأنتِ بخير💗

Registration is now open!! 🎉🎉We’re going back to Syria — together. 🇸🇾The Syrian American Council is organizing the SAC S...
05/08/2026

Registration is now open!! 🎉🎉

We’re going back to Syria — together. 🇸🇾

The Syrian American Council is organizing the SAC Syria Road Trip 2026 — a 3-day journey across the country for those who want to return with purpose.

🗓️ June 30 – July 2, 2026
📍 Idlib → Aleppo → Hama → Homs → Damascus

This is a coordinated delegation — moving city to city, meeting the people rebuilding, and seeing Syria as it is today.

If you’ve been thinking about going back… this is your moment.

💰 $495 (double) | $650 (single)
Includes transportation, 5-star hotels, meals, and full SAC coordination.

Spots are limited. Registration closes May 25.

Reserve your spot: syriatrip.sacouncil.org

05/01/2026

مقتطفات من ندوة "محاسبة مرتكبي الانتهاكات،" في مكتب المجلس السوري الأمريكي في دمشق.

بدعوة من المجلس السوري الأمريكي ومنظمة بلا قيود الحقوقية، عُقدت في دمشق وذلك في مركز المجلس السوري الأمريكي ندوة بعنوان:...
04/28/2026

بدعوة من المجلس السوري الأمريكي ومنظمة بلا قيود الحقوقية، عُقدت في دمشق وذلك في مركز المجلس السوري الأمريكي ندوة بعنوان: "محاسبة مرتكبي الانتهاكات: المدخل الحقيقي للسلم الأهلي والاستقرار”.

أكدت المداخلات أن ترسيخ مبدأ المساءلة يشكّل ركيزة أساسية في مسار العدالة الانتقالية، وضمانة لتحقيق السلم الأهلي المستدام، فيما خلصت النقاشات إلى أن إنصاف الضحايا وبناء مؤسسات قائمة على سيادة القانون يمثلان شرطًا جوهريًا لأي مصالحة وطنية حقيقية.



Today, Syria opened its first public trial of officials who served under Bashar al-Assad — 15 years after the start of t...
04/26/2026

Today, Syria opened its first public trial of officials who served under Bashar al-Assad — 15 years after the start of the civil war. Atef Najib, Assad’s own cousin and former head of political security in Daraa, stood in the defendant’s cage facing charges of crimes against the Syrian people.

He oversaw the arrest and torture of children who wrote graffiti on a school wall in Daraa in 2011 — the act that lit the spark of the Syrian revolution — and the torture and killing of 13-year-old Hamza al-Khateeb, whose murder became a symbol of the regime’s brutality.

This week alone: a war criminal arrested. A public trial opened. Assad and Maher charged — even in absentia.

This is a historic milestone for the Syrian people — and a testament to the power of those who never stopped demanding accountability, no matter how long it took.

The road ahead is long. But today, justice took a step forward — and that deserves to be recognized.

The Syrian American Council remains committed to transitional justice today, tomorrow, and until every perpetrator faces justice.

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SAC was proud to attend advocacy conference in Washington DC this past week. The conference brought together Syrian Ame...
04/26/2026

SAC was proud to attend advocacy conference in Washington DC this past week.

The conference brought together Syrian American organizations and U.S.-Syria policy experts to ensure Syria remains at the forefront of advocacy conversations in D.C.

Featured speakers included Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Mohammad Qanatri; H.E. Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi, Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations; and Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, Jacob A. McGee.

Participating organizations included , , and .

Transitional justice remains at the heart of Syria’s recovery.Countless Syrians have given their lives in the pursuit of...
04/24/2026

Transitional justice remains at the heart of Syria’s recovery.
Countless Syrians have given their lives in the pursuit of freedom.

Tadamon is a stark reminder of the atrocities carried out by a criminal regime.

Today, Syrians mark a step toward accountability with the capture of one of the most notorious perpetrators of the Tadamon massacre.

We remain committed to advancing meaningful transitional justice and ensuring accountability is not delayed or denied.

On Monday, we had the privilege of sitting down with Assistant Secretary General Robert Petit, Head of the IIIM, along w...
04/23/2026

On Monday, we had the privilege of sitting down with Assistant Secretary General Robert Petit, Head of the IIIM, along with Special Advisor Reem Salahi and Lea Darves-Bornoz — a conversation that reminded us just how much is at stake for Syria right now. ⚖️

As Syria navigates a complex transition, our discussion focused on:

🔹 Justice & Accountability: The IIIM’s ongoing work with national commissions to address past crimes.
🔹 Progress Amidst Challenge: Notable steps being taken toward transparency despite the difficult landscape.
🔹 The Power of Civil Society: The vital role we play in supporting the path to a fair and just Syria.

Transitional justice is the cornerstone of Syria’s future. We are committed to ensuring this momentum continues. 🇸🇾✨

04/21/2026

We’re planning something special in Syria this summer—SAC’s New Era Road Trip. 🇸🇾🙌🏻

A multi-day experience bringing together community, conversation, and a road trip across places that hold deep meaning for so many.

📅 June 30–July 2

Save the date — more details soon.💚😉

On Friday, the Syrian American Council, in partnership with the U.S.-Syria Business Council (), the American Coalition f...
04/19/2026

On Friday, the Syrian American Council, in partnership with the U.S.-Syria Business Council (), the American Coalition for Syria ( ), the Syrian American Alliance for Peace and Prosperity (), and members of the Syrian American community in the DMV area, met in Washington, D.C. with Syrian officials.

The meeting included Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Mohamad Kanatri, H.E. Ibrahim Olabi, Minister of Finance H.E. Mohammed Yisr Barnieh, and Central Bank Governor H.E. Dr. AbdulKader Husrieh, as well as Mr. Qutaiba Kadish.

Discussions covered key issues affecting the Syrian-American community, including consular services, temporary residency statuses, visa processes, financial transfers, and broader economic conditions.

Officials noted that reopening consular services will take time due to logistical challenges, while efforts continue to address the impact of temporary residency policies on Syrian families. They also highlighted ongoing work to ease financial transfer restrictions and improve economic conditions.

The conversation was open and constructive, with clear engagement on community concerns.

At SAC, we will continue to engage and advocate for practical outcomes that support Syrians in the U.S. and in Syria.

عقد المجلس السوري الأمريكي، بالشراكة مع التحالف الأمريكي من أجل سوريا (ACS)، مجلس الأعمال الأمريكي-السوري (USSYBC)، والتحالف السوري الأمريكي من أجل السلام والازدهار (SAAPP)، وبمشاركة عدد من أبناء الجالية السورية في منطقة واشنطن الكبرى (DMV)، لقاءً في واشنطن مع مسؤولين سوريين.

ضمّ اللقاء القائم بأعمال السفارة محمد القناطري، والسفير إبراهيم العلبي، ووزير المالية محمد يسر برنية ، وحاكم مصرف سوريا المركزي عبدالقادر الحصرية.

تناول اللقاء قضايا أساسية تهم الجالية السورية في الولايات المتحدة، منها الخدمات القنصلية، أوضاع الإقامات المؤقتة، إجراءات التأشيرات، التحويلات المالية، والتحديات الاقتصادية.

أشار المسؤولون إلى أن استئناف الخدمات القنصلية سيستغرق وقتاً بسبب تحديات لوجستية، مع استمرار العمل لمعالجة آثار بعض قرارات الإقامة على العائلات السورية، إلى جانب جهود لتحسين التحويلات المالية والوضع الاقتصادي.

اتسم اللقاء بالانفتاح والتفاعل مع ملاحظات الحضور.

في المجلس السوري الأمريكي، سنواصل العمل على هذه الملفات والدفع نحو نتائج عملية تخدم السوريين في الداخل والخارج

🇸🇾 April is Arab American Heritage Month — and we are proud to stand in this moment together.From our community halls to...
04/18/2026

🇸🇾 April is Arab American Heritage Month — and we are proud to stand in this moment together.

From our community halls to Capitol Hill, Syrian Americans are shaping the future of this country and the future of a free Syria. This month, we celebrate not just where we come from, but who we are becoming.

Share this with a Syrian American who inspires you. 💚

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