{"id":131884,"date":"2025-11-08T06:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T06:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=131884"},"modified":"2025-11-08T06:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T06:53:56","slug":"countries-un-remove-syrias-president-al-sharaa-from-terrorism-lists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/131884\/","title":{"rendered":"Countries, UN remove Syria\u2019s President al-Sharaa from terrorism lists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> Several countries and the United Nations have lifted terrorism-related sanctions on Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa, signaling a major step toward international recognition of Syria\u2019s new leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Nov. 6, the UN Security Council approved a U.S.-backed resolution removing al-Sharaa and Syria\u2019s Interior Minister from the ISIS and al-Qaeda sanctions list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure, adopted with 14 votes in favor and China abstaining, lifts a years-long travel ban and asset freeze imposed under counterterrorism resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.S. Treasury\u2019s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) followed by delisting al-Sharaa from its terrorism sanctions, clearing the way for official meetings in Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Kingdom immediately lifted its national restrictions, while the European Union announced plans to align with the UN decision in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. officials described the move as \u201ca coordinated, pragmatic step\u201d reflecting Syria\u2019s changing political landscape following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of al-Sharaa\u2019s transitional government last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Sharaa, a former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), had long been designated for his links to extremist groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Western diplomats say the decision to delist him follows months of verification that his government has severed ties with transnational jihadist networks and engaged constructively with counterterrorism partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analysts view the decision as part of a broader policy shift toward managed engagement with new authorities in Syria to prevent an ISIS resurgence and limit Iranian influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, human rights organizations cautioned that delisting former militant figures risks undermining accountability for past abuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The move comes days before al-Sharaa\u2019s expected visit to Washington, where he is set to meet U.S. officials to discuss counterterrorism cooperation and regional security.<\/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 Several countries and the United Nations have lifted terrorism-related sanctions on Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa, signaling a major step toward international recognition of Syria\u2019s new leadership. 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