{"id":131779,"date":"2025-11-05T06:06:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=131779"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:06:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T06:06:21","slug":"us-seeks-un-vote-to-lift-sanctions-on-syrian-president-ahead-of-washington-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/131779\/","title":{"rendered":"US seeks UN vote to lift sanctions on Syrian President ahead of Washington visit\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> The United States is pushing for a vote at the United Nations Security Council this week to lift sanctions on Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa ahead of his anticipated visit to Washington, diplomatic sources told Al-Monitor on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Al-Monitor, the draft resolution calls for the delisting of al-Sharaa and Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab from the UN\u2019s counterterrorism sanctions list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both men are currently subject to an arms embargo, asset freezes, and travel restrictions due to their designation as individuals linked to al-Qaeda and ISIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. resolution, which seeks to remove these sanctions, highlights the Syrian government&#8217;s commitment to countering terrorism, including efforts to combat foreign terrorist fighters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The draft resolution, obtained by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.al-monitor.com\/originals\/2025\/11\/us-pushes-un-vote-revoke-sharaa-sanctions-white-house-visit\">Al-Monitor<\/a>, also specifically proposes that \u201cAhmad al-Sharaa and Anas Hasan Khattab are delisted,\u201d and welcomes Syria&#8217;s actions to address terrorism concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The resolution is under a procedural step known as &#8220;silence&#8221; until Wednesday morning, allowing UN Security Council members time to object before the vote is scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, this move faces resistance from China, which has raised concerns over the Syrian National Army\u2019s reported inclusion of Uyghurs from the Turkistan Islamic Party, a jihadist group with ties to Central Asia. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite China&#8217;s opposition, analysts predict Beijing may ultimately abstain rather than veto the resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US has made several changes to its draft resolution, including removing provisions that could have caused further objections. These changes were aimed at securing a swift passage for al-Sharaa and Khattab&#8217;s delisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. has focused on securing a diplomatic win for al-Sharaa\u2019s visit rather than pushing for broader measures that could benefit Syria\u2019s long-term reconstruction or economic reintegration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Sharaa, a former rebel leader who once opposed the Assad regime, is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 10. This marks a significant shift in US-Syrian relations, with al-Sharaa\u2019s visit following a meeting with Trump in Riyadh in May, shortly after the announcement of a U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Syria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As U.S. diplomats work to remove the sanctions, some analysts caution that this move prioritizes short-term gains over more substantial, long-term changes for Syria&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Jwan Shekaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 The United States is pushing for a vote at the United Nations Security Council this week to lift sanctions on Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa ahead of his anticipated visit to Washington, diplomatic sources told Al-Monitor on Tuesday. 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