Saturday, December 14, 2024

Blinken confirms US officials are in contact with Syrian rebel group HTS, despite its terror designation. Meanwhile, an American couple was tragically shot dead in Michoacan, Mexico.


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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has confirmed that American officials have been in contact with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which played a significant role in the ousting of President Bashar Assad. Despite its involvement in the Syrian civil war and its designation as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. since 2018, the Biden administration's outreach to HTS marks a notable shift in diplomatic strategy regarding Syria. This engagement could indicate an effort to influence the ongoing conflict and address humanitarian needs in the region. In another tragic event, an American couple was shot dead while visiting Michoacan, a region in western Mexico known for its violence and crime linked to drug cartels. This incident raises concerns about safety for tourists and highlights the ongoing challenges faced in combating organized crime in Mexico.

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