Members of Congress Break Barriers with Unprecedented Visit to Opposition-Held Northwest Syria

Three Republican members of Congress, including Rep. French Hill of Arkansas, made a rare visit to opposition-held northwest Syria, becoming the first American lawmakers to visit the war-torn country in six years. The lawmakers urged the Biden administration and regional partners to maintain pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad and support a political resolution to the conflict. The visit highlights the significant support on Capitol Hill for the Syrian opposition. The lawmakers met with opposition and humanitarian leaders, including the head of the White Helmets, and discussed the political status of the conflict and ongoing humanitarian efforts.