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Analysis Why sanctions relief is critical to Syria’s recovery and political future

Why sanctions relief is critical to Syria’s recovery and political future

  • Syria’s recovery hinges on Western leaders conditioning sanctions relief on key reforms by the interim government
  • Until US-led sanctions are lifted, the fragile nation is at risk of plunging into renewed conflict, experts warn
By ANAN TELLO ·
Syrian state media said Israeli strikes hit the Tartus area on Monday. (File/AFP)

Syria state media says Israel strikes Tartus area

By AFP ·
‘Where’s the gold?’: How the Assads sucked Syria dry

‘Where’s the gold?’: How the Assads sucked Syria dry

By AFP ·
Syria forces deploy in Damascus suburb after deadly unrest: state media

Syria forces deploy in Damascus suburb after deadly unrest: state media

By AFP ·
Syria forms committee to draft transitional constitutional declaration

Syria forms committee to draft transitional constitutional declaration

By AFP ·
Prominent Lebanese Druze leader says he will visit Syria soon as tensions with Israel simmer

Prominent Lebanese Druze leader says he will visit Syria soon as tensions with Israel simmer

By AP ·
Turkish and British officials to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks

Turkish and British officials to discuss post-Assad Syria in Ankara talks

By Reuters ·

In-Focus

Syria: Rebirth of a Republic
Why sanctions relief is critical to Syria’s recovery and political future
Why sanctions relief is critical to Syria’s recovery and political future
Syrian state media said Israeli strikes hit the Tartus area on Monday. (File/AFP)
Syria state media says Israel strikes Tartus area
‘Where’s the gold?’: How the Assads sucked Syria dry
‘Where’s the gold?’: How the Assads sucked Syria dry
Syria forces deploy in Damascus suburb after deadly unrest: state media
Syria forces deploy in Damascus suburb after deadly unrest: state media
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Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades video

Syrians begin fasting during first Ramadan without Assad family rule in decades

By AP ·
US says killed military leader of Syria Al-Qaeda affiliate

US says killed military leader of Syria Al-Qaeda affiliate

By AFP ·
One killed in Syria clashes near Damascus

One killed in Syria clashes near Damascus

By AFP ·
Syria rights groups slam government over justice workshop ban

Syria rights groups slam government over justice workshop ban

By AFP ·
Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a ‘weak’ Syria, sources say

Israel lobbies US to keep Russian bases in a ‘weak’ Syria, sources say

By Reuters ·
A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future

A Christian town in Syria keeps the biblical language of Aramaic alive. But it fears for its future

By AP ·

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