US EditionThe Long Shadow of Syria’s Chemical Weapons
- President Donald Trump announced on May 13, 2025, he will lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria, signaling a major policy shift following Syria's recent government change and war devastation.
- This decision follows the December 2024 toppling of Bashar al-Assad and demands from allies of new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, who has past ties to insurgent groups and terrorist designations.
- Congressional leaders expressed mixed reactions, with some Republicans accepting limited oversight temporarily and Democrats urging caution, as the legal and practical process to lift the decades-old sanctions remains unclear.
- Syrians across major cities celebrated the announcement, with economic experts projecting the easing of sanctions will aid reconstruction, investment, and the return of displaced people, especially in Aleppo.
- The move could mark a turning point toward Syria's recovery but faces challenges due to ongoing concerns about previous chemical weapons use and the need for Congressional and international involvement to ensure a stable transition.
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Denver GazetteTrump lifting sanctions on Syria warrants congressional oversight, lawmakers say
President Donald Trump’s intent to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria is being met with a heavy dose of skepticism on Capitol Hill and warnings from both sides of the aisle that the administration will need Congress’s help. During his trip…
Syria: US Lifting Sanctions Will Bolster Rights, Recovery
US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will remove longstanding sanctions on Syria is a critical step toward improving Syrians’ access to fundamental economic rights and encouraging efforts to rebuild a country devastated by years of grueling conflict
What Lifting Of US Sanctions Mean For War-Torn Syria
US President Donald Trump's announcement from Saudi Arabia about the United States easing wide-ranging sanctions on Syria sparked festivities in the capital, Damascus, as Syrians hoped for relief after years of impoverishment by civil war.
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