Graham vows sanctions bill over hostile acts against Kurds in Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he will introduce legislation this week to impose what he described as “tough sanctions” on any government or group involved in hostile acts against the Kurds, citing growing concern over the situation in Syria.
In a post on X, Graham wrote: “Watching the deteriorating situation in Syria with great concern. The Kurds are under threat from new Syrian government that is aligned with Turkey.”
Graham warned that abandoning the Kurds would have serious consequences for Washington’s credibility and security interests, stating: “It would be a disaster for America’s reputation and national security interests to abandon the Kurds, who were the chief ally in destroying the ISIS caliphate.”
He continued: “Therefore, I will be introducing legislation this week designed to impose crippling sanctions on any government or group engaged in hostilities against the Kurds. The Save the Kurds Act, I believe, will receive strong bipartisan support and must have teeth to make it effective.”