The United States announced that it has relaxed certain restrictions on Syria’s government to facilitate humanitarian aid.
The U.S. Treasury granted a six-month sanctions exemption to “support the Syrian people as they build a more hopeful, secure, and peaceful future,’’ according to a statement.
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In December, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s new de facto leader, led an unexpected rebel offensive that ousted Bashar al-Assad after over two decades in power, forcing the former president to seek refuge in Moscow.
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo noted that the end of al-Assad’s “brutal and repressive rule, backed by Russia and Iran,’’ created a rare chance for Syria and its citizens to rebuild.
“During this period of transition, Treasury will continue to support humanitarian assistance and responsible governance in Syria,’’ he stated.
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