US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries. The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Front — latterly known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) […]
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. This move, announced on Monday, rescinds a decades-old designation that imposed severe economic restrictions. It marks another step in warming ties between the US and Syria.
The US Department of State also revoked its designation of al-Nusra Front, now known as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). According to The National UAE, this development follows other recent agreements, including the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into Syria’s state institutions. The SDF, a US-backed force, was formed in 2015 to fight ISIS in Syria and had an estimated tens of thousands of fighters.
Egypt has welcomed the US decision, calling it a step toward stability and recovery in Syria, as reported by Ajel English.
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