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US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, revoked the terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (formerly al-Nusra Front), and announced sanctions relief, in a move aimed at supporting investment and stability.
On Monday, the U.S. removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a decades-old designation that carried severe economic restrictions. The State Department also revoked the designation of al-Nusra Front, later known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as a global terrorist organization, and the Treasury Department announced corresponding sanctions relief.
These steps follow the overthrow of long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 by rebels led by HTS, whose leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, subsequently became president as the country continues rebuilding after more than 13 years of civil war.
The U.S. actions are intended to foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability.
WorldPolitics
US removes Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, revoked the terrorist designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (formerly al-Nusra Front), and announced sanctions relief, in a move aimed at supporting investment and stability.
On Monday, the U.S. removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a decades-old designation that carried severe economic restrictions. The State Department also revoked the designation of al-Nusra Front, later known as Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as a global terrorist organization, and the Treasury Department announced corresponding sanctions relief.
These steps follow the overthrow of long-time Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 by rebels led by HTS, whose leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, subsequently became president as the country continues rebuilding after more than 13 years of civil war.
The U.S. actions are intended to foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability.