20/08/2024

Syriac Security Forces meet with Archbishop Maurice Amsih in Hasakah, North and East Syria, to discuss regional developments

HASAKAH, North and East Syria — As part of their regular visits to Churches and civil institutions of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community in the Gozarto (Jazira) Canton, North and East Syria, a delegation from the General Command of the Syriac Security Forces (Sutoro) met with Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Gozarto and Euphrates Mor Maurice Amsih at the Syriac Orthodox Cathedral in Hasakah.

During the meeting, the delegation and the Archbishop discussed key local and regional developments, with a particular focus on the situation of the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people. They also reviewed Sutoro’s efforts in protecting and securing churches during religious occasions in Gozarto Canton.

At the conclusion of the visit, the delegation and Archbishop Amsih toured the Mor Georgis Cathedral, which is currently undergoing restoration.