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UK Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Defense, Interior Ministries

    UK Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Defense, Interior Ministries
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    APR 24
    Above: Ahmed al-Sharaa (C) leaves after meeting with Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs in Antalya, on April 11, 2025. Image copyright: Ozan Kose/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
    story last updated APR 24

    The Spin

    Pro-government narrative

    Lifting sanctions is crucial for preventing further instability in Syria and the broader Middle East region, as economic recovery is essential for maintaining peace and preventing another civil war. Syria's new government needs support to keep basic state functions operational.

    GOV.UKNew York Times

    Opposition narrative

    The new Syrian government's extremist origins and ongoing human rights concerns — including recent massacres of Alawite civilians, repression of women, and forced disappearances — raise serious questions about the wisdom of lifting sanctions before seeing meaningful reforms and accountability.

    Thecradle.CoHuman Rights Watch

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    The Controversies


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    Establishment split

    CRITICAL

    PRO

    US issues demands to new Syrian government in exchange for sanctions relief
    Al JazeeraMAR 30
    EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy
    Associated PressMAR 2
    Uk Lifts Sanctions Against Syrias Defence Ministry Intelligence Agencies 2025 04 24
    ReutersAPR 30