Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Syrian President and Interior Minister
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council has voted to lift sanctions imposed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the country’s Interior Minister, in a move aimed at giving Syria “a fair chance at recovery,” according to U.S. representatives. The resolution, proposed by the United States, received 14 votes in favor, while China abstained from voting….
NEW YORK: The UN Security Council has voted to lift sanctions imposed on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the country’s Interior Minister, in a move aimed at giving Syria “a fair chance at recovery,” according to U.S. representatives.
The resolution, proposed by the United States, received 14 votes in favor, while China abstained from voting. The decision marks a significant shift in the Council’s approach toward Damascus after years of punitive measures tied to the country’s prolonged civil conflict.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, commenting on the development, said the sanctions were lifted to allow Syria an “equitable opportunity for reconstruction and rehabilitation.”
The resolution’s adoption signals a potential recalibration of international engagement with Syria, as global powers weigh the humanitarian and geopolitical implications of re-integrating the country into the international community after years of isolation.
