U.S. Urges Syria's Interim Government to Ensure Inclusive Leadership

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — The United States has called on Syria's interim government to establish a comprehensive and inclusive administration, emphasizing the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce reiterated Washington's stance on Friday, stressing the necessity of forming a civilian government in Damascus that represents the entire Syrian population. "The new Syrian authority must ensure the protection of all citizens," Bruce stated.

He further highlighted that the U.S. will closely monitor the actions of Syria's interim government to assess its commitment to inclusive governance.

U.S. Emphasizes Accountability for Atrocities

The renewed American stance comes amid growing concerns over the recent surge in violence in Syria’s coastal region. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned what he described as "radical Islamist terrorists" responsible for the mass killings of minorities in the area.

In a statement on Mar. 9, 2025, Rubio called on the interim government to take decisive action against the perpetrators. "The United States stands firmly with Syria’s religious and ethnic minorities, including its Christian, Druze, Alawite, and Kurdish communities," he said.

Rubio underscored that holding those responsible for the massacres accountable is a crucial step toward justice and national reconciliation.

U.S. Vice President Raises Alarm Over Targeted Violence

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has also voiced serious concerns about reports of targeted violence against Christians and other minorities in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime and the implementation of the new constitutional declaration. Describing the situation as potentially “a horrific massacre,” Vance emphasized the need for urgent action.

In an interview with Fox News, Vance said that the U.S. is assessing whether the violence is isolated or part of a broader campaign of persecution. “We’re trying to determine if this is limited to social media reports or a mass genocide,” he stated.

He criticized the influence of radical groups in Syria, attributing the crisis to past U.S. policies that, in his view, empowered Islamist factions. “When America supports rebels, religious minorities, especially Christians, suffer the most. We cannot let another Christian community be erased,” Vance warned.

While ruling out military intervention, Vance confirmed that diplomatic efforts are underway to protect minorities, including Christians and Druze. “We’re working with allies to push for protections, but the situation is scandalous,” he said, drawing comparisons to the decline of Iraq’s Christian population following the U.S. invasion. “We must not repeat that mistake,” he concluded.