US says it will support new Syria leaders who protect women and reject terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Alberto Pizzoli/Pool Photo via AP)

The Biden administration said on Tuesday it will recognise and support a new Syrian government that renounces terrorism, destroys chemical weapons stocks and protects the rights of minorities and women.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the US would work with groups in Syria and regional partners to ensure that the transition from Bashar Assad’s deposed government runs smoothly.