US eases Syria aid sanctions for 6 months
The U.S. temporarily has eased sanctions on Syria for six months, allowing critical humanitarian aid delivery.
This includes electricity, water, and sanitation services.
Aid groups now can conduct transactions for energy supply, including petroleum and gas, and process personal remittances.
The relief excludes dealings with Syrian military or intelligence entities, the regime of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, or sanctioned groups such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS.
The move follows the collapse of the Assad regime after HTS forces swiftly took the capital Damascus in December, ending 60 years of Baath Party rule.
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo highlighted the opportunity for Syria’s recovery, emphasizing the United States support for humanitarian aid and governance reforms.
Broader sanctions will remain until the interim government led by HTS ensures women’s and minorities’ rights.
Meanwhile, the U.S. has ended its bounty on HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Sanctions for war crimes under the Caesar Act have been extended until 2029.
These affect former Syrian government officials, including Bashar al-Assad.
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