While Assad has been driven out of Syria, he has left behind a dangerous legacy: the illicit drug captagon. Initially developed with his blessing in factories throughout Syria, Assad turned his country into a  “narco state.” The new Syrian government has vowed to rid Syria of captagon. Unfortunately it is not so easy to do.

The billions Assad made from the drug have fueled an appetite for its addictive use throughout the Middle East, Africa and even parts of Europe. Iraq and Lebanon remain smugglers and producers of the drug, while countries like Jordan and Saudi Arabia are constantly at the front lines fighting its influx.

Multifaith Alliance continues to serve on a task force on this issue which seeks full enforcement of US federal laws on captagon. The goal is to thwart drug lords and others using captagon as a means of destabilizing vital US allies like Jordan, which houses over 650,000 Syrian refugees.

We have prepared a paper on this issue and possible ways forward, which you can access by clicking on the link below.

Thank you,
Betsy Dribben
MFA Head of Advocacy
Washington, DC

As Syria enters a new chapter post-Assad regime, hear from Ahed Festuk, Multifaith Alliance's Logistics Manager and former paramedic who served on the frontlines in Aleppo when the war erupted.

An activist and prominent member of the Syrian women's political movement, she now plays a crucial role in managing MFA's humanitarian aid shipments. 

Click the link below to watch the full video and discover Ahed's perspective on Syria's future:

As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, stay tuned for more updates on how you can support MFA's restoration initiatives in Syria.