Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said the move would "lift the obstacle" to economic recovery and open the country to the international community. Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end US sanctions against Syria, which the White House said was a move to support the country's "path to stability and peace". However, the mass killings of hundreds of civilians from Assad's minority Alawite sect in the western coastal region in March, during clashes between the new security forces and Assad loyalists, has hardened fears among minority communities.
Published at: 2025-06-30 22:05:20
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