In an article published in Foreign Policy magazine, co-authored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Representative Joe Wilson, a Republican, argue that the sanctions imposed on Syria since 2019 under the Caesar Act are insufficient.
The article, co-authored by Senator Shaheen and Representative Joe Wilson, states that the sanctions are hindering Syria's recovery efforts and that the suffering and progress achieved by the Syrian people through immense sacrifices could be lost if they are not lifted.
The article further notes that short-term waivers are inadequate to pave the way for the necessary investments in Syria's reconstruction and that lifting the sanctions would enable Syrians to fulfill many of the obligations expected of them by the international community.
Washington/Anadolu Agency On Tuesday, the US Senate voted to repeal sanctions imposed on Syria during the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
This vote was a "routine procedural step" preceding the formal vote, intended to prevent any disruption during the final vote.
After the Senate—mostly Republicans—votes to pass the bill, President Donald Trump will sign it into law, and the sanctions repeal will take effect.
On December 11, 2019, the US Congress passed the "Caesar Act" to punish key figures in the regime of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for "war crimes" committed against civilians.
Last Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to repeal these sanctions.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Sheibani welcomed the move at the time, considering it "a victory for justice and the resilience of the Syrian people, and an embodiment of the success of Syrian diplomacy."
On November 10, the US Treasury Department announced a 180-day suspension of the sanctions imposed on Syria under the "Caesar Act."
Repealing the law, which imposed broad economic and financial sanctions, would pave the way for the return of foreign investment and aid to support the new Syrian administration.
The Caesar Act was signed into law during Trump's first presidential term, but developments in Syria late last year prompted him to work toward its repeal.
On December 8, 2014, Syrian rebels entered the capital, Damascus, declaring the overthrow of the regime of Bashar al-Assad (2000-2014), who had inherited power from his father, Hafez (1971-2000).
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