US to ease Syria aid restrictions

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.
US Set to Allow for More Humanitarian Aid to Flow to Syria
The Biden administration is set to offer limited sanctions relief to Syria to boost the flow of humanitarian aid in the aftermath of President Bashar al-Assad’s downfall, people familiar with the matter said.
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration said Monday it is easing restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria for six months, a move to speed delivery of basic supplies without lifting sanctions that block other assistance to the new government in Damascus.
US to ease Syria aid restrictions while keeping sanctions in place, sources say
The decision by the outgoing Biden administration will send a signal of goodwill to Syria's new Islamist rulers.
Live news: US eases some restrictions on humanitarian aid in Syria
The Biden administration is unlikely to lift sanctions and the terror designation of Syria, which prevent the US government from providing direct aid to the country. But US officials have been examining the possibility and other ways to encourage a peaceful transition or the new Syrian government.
US unveils Syria sanctions exemption to bolster aid relief
HTS traces its origins to al-Qaeda but broke ties with the group in 2016. During a visit to Syria last month, US officials informed HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa that they were dropping the $10 million bounty on his head after he agreed to prevent terrorist groups in Syria from posing a threat to the United States or the region.
Humanitarian aid starting to flow into Syria
Years of civil war and recent natural disasters have left Syrians greatly in need of humanitarian aid, and international relief flights have begun delivering assistance.
US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad
US To Loosen Humanitarian Aid Restrictions in Syria, Maintain Sanctions
The US is set to ease restrictions on humanitarian aid and essential services to Syria while maintaining its strict sanctions regime, according to sources briefed on the decision. The move, expected to be announced soon,
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US to ease aid restrictions for Syria while keeping sanctions in place, sources say
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