The Syrian President’s trip to Germany, initially planned for January, was postponed amid clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters.
The EU Agency for Asylum also revised its guidance for Christians in Syria, noting that they would be considered at risk of persecution only in ‘exceptional’ cases.
“A leader who privately embraces sectarian expansion while publicly signaling moderation cannot credibly claim to protect minorities or respect state sovereignty,” counterterrorism expert Sarah Adams said.
