On Tuesday, May 20, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, announced that the EU has decided to lift economic sanctions imposed on Syria.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Kallas wrote:
“Today, we decided to lift the economic sanctions imposed on Syria.”
She added:
“We want to help the Syrian people build a new Syria — inclusive and peaceful.”
Some Sanctions to Remain in Place
The EU had already discussed lifting sanctions back in February, expressing its intention to support Syria’s economic recovery after more than a decade of a devastating civil war.
However, not all sanctions imposed by the EU will be lifted, according to DW (Deutsche Welle).
Individuals and organizations associated with the regime of Bashar al-Assad, and those involved in repression and human rights violations, will still remain under sanctions.
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This decision comes shortly after the surprise ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, who was removed from power by force in an unexpected move led by former rebel groups previously labeled as terrorists.
