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US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place

The US has eased some sanctions on Syria to allow humanitarian aid into the country.

The US has eased several restrictions placed on exports and financial transactions with Syria. The move comes after repeated requests for the US to ease sanctions so that the country can begin to rebuild. The easing of restrictions is set to last for only six months but could be extended. The move along with other actions by the US signals an increased willingness of the US to engage with the new Syrian regime.

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https://apnews.com/article/treasury-bashar-assad-sanctions-syria-biden-4df4fb793579c7aa820bcf5392286bd5