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EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Syria to Promote Recovery After Assad's Fall

The EU has decided to lift economic sanctions on Syria, aiming to aid recovery while keeping measures against the former Assad regime.


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The European Union has agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria to facilitate recovery following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. This decision, driven by a need to avert poverty and instability, comes in the wake of similar moves by the U.S. towards easing sanctions. While the EU aims to help rebuild Syria's economy, they have maintained targeted sanctions against human rights violations and potential internal repression. The decision reflects the bloc's concerns about the potential for renewed civil conflict unless the new government stabilizes the situation in Syria.

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Lifting sanctions is necessary to help the Syrian people rebuild their country post-Assad, despite concerns over the new government's direction.

The EU's move aims to prevent a situation like Afghanistan, where failure to support the economy led to collapse and violence.

Calls for inclusivity and an inclusive policy within Syria were emphasized alongside the lifting of sanctions.

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