Syria Sanctions Lifted, Rebuilding Begins
Update: 2025-12-19
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Syria and its allies celebrate as major sanctions, known as the Caesar Act, are lifted. These sanctions, imposed in 2019, penalized the Syrian government for human rights abuses during the civil war. The move aims to rebuild Syrias economy and infrastructure, estimated to cost $216 billion. The U.S. lifts sanctions, allowing Syria to rejoin the international financial system and seek foreign investment. However, the UK imposes new sanctions on individuals and organizations involved in violence against civilians, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns.
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