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What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?

What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?

  • After Trump’s announcement, Syria’s currency gained 60 percent on Tuesday night
  • Experts says the process for lifting the US sanctions is unclear
  • Syria needs tens of billions of dollars to restore its battered infrastructure and pull an estimated 90 percent of population out of poverty
By AP ·
Leaders of Israel’s Druze say the state owes it to them to defend Syrian kin

Leaders of Israel’s Druze say the state owes it to them to defend Syrian kin

By Reuters ·
Syria says US lifting of sanctions ‘pivotal turning point’

Syria says US lifting of sanctions ‘pivotal turning point’

By AFP ·
President Donald Trump answers a reporter’s question during an event in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Monday, May 12.

Trump signals possible sanctions relief for Syria

By AFP ·
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a press conference with his Syrian and Jordanian counterparts.

Syria and neighbors urge Israel to stop bombings

By AFP ·
Syria leader to miss Arab summit in Iraq: diplomatic source

Syria leader to miss Arab summit in Iraq: diplomatic source

By AFP ·
Presidents of UAE, Syria discuss regional developments during phone call

Presidents of UAE, Syria discuss regional developments during phone call

By Arab News ·
Syria’s Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel to ease tensions video

Syria’s Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel to ease tensions

By AFP ·
Druze near Damascus resist demand to turn in arms as tensions boil

Druze near Damascus resist demand to turn in arms as tensions boil

By Reuters ·
Syria state TV relaunches, months after Assad’s ouster

Syria state TV relaunches, months after Assad’s ouster

By AFP ·
Macron to host Syrian leader’s first European visit

Macron to host Syrian leader’s first European visit

By AFP ·
Socks and satire: Syrians mock ousted Assad dynasty

Socks and satire: Syrians mock ousted Assad dynasty

By AFP ·
First Jordanian passenger jet lands in Syria’s Aleppo after 14-year hiatus

First Jordanian passenger jet lands in Syria’s Aleppo after 14-year hiatus

By Arab News ·

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