Media & Reports
The Syrian Humanitarian Voice - Clarifying our Priorities
June 10th, 2023 /Washington, DC - The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) would like to emphasize that the Syrian crisis is a human rights crisis at its core that has evolved into a humanitarian crisis because of the brutal actions of the Syrian regime against its people. Thus, we will continue to support all efforts that ensure accountability… Read more
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The Syrian Humanitarian Voice - Clarifying our Priorities
June 10, 2023Washington, DC - The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) would like to emphasize that the Syrian crisis is a human rights crisis at its core that has evolved into a humanitarian crisis because of the brutal actions of the Syrian regime agai…
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Bab Al-Salameh and Al-Ra'i Extension: ARCS and SNA Joint Statement
May 25, 2023Washington DC, USA and Gaziantep, Türkiye - On May 13th, 2023, Syrian authorities extended their consent for UN humanitarian agencies to use international border crossings at Bab Al- Salameh and Al-Ra'i for 90 days, until August 13th, 2023. This…
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Lebanon's Forced Returns Put Syrian Refugees at Risk
May 4, 2023Washington, D.C. The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) …
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Türkiye and Syria Earthquake: A Reflection on the Humanitarian Response Amid the 12th Year Anniversary
March 21, 2023Washington, D.C. - This week marks the 12th anniversary of the first peaceful protests in Syria and over one month since the deva…
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Türkiye and Syria Earthquake: Calling for Humanitarian Access
February 8, 2023Washington, D.C. - The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) is deeply saddened by the destruction and loss of life in Türki…
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Statement on United Nations Security Council Reauthorization of the Syria Cross-Border Mechanism
January 12, 2023Washington, D.C. - On January 9th, 2023, through the current legal basis, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted unanim…
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Statement on the Continuation of UN-Led Cross-Border Humanitarian Assistance in Northwest Syria
January 5, 2023Washington D.C. - On January 10th, 2023, the authorization provided by UN Security Council resolution 2642 that allows the UN and its agencies, through the current legal basis, to conduct essential humanitarian cross-border aid op…
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Press Release: Needs Not Vetoes
November 15, 2022(Washington D.C. - Tuesday, November 15th, 2022) The American Relief Coalition for Syria (ARCS) and its hum…
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Report: Needs Not Vetoes; Lawfulness of UN-Coordinated Cross-Border Aid
November 14, 2022Why the continuation of UN-coordinated cross-border aid into Syria absent a UN-security council resolution is lawful
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32 NGO leaders are calling on the Security Council to renew the Syria cross-border resolution for a period of 12 months
June 20, 2022The United Nations Security Council has until July 10 to renew the Syria cross-border resolution, which authorises the UN to deliver life-saving aid to millions of Syrians in need. 32 NGO leaders are calling on the Security Council to rene…