US to ease Syria aid restrictions

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 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 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 US eased some restrictions on humanitarian aid and essential services in Syria while keeping in place other sanctions that block aid to the new government in Damascus. Guidance from the Treasury Department on Monday grants blanket authorisation for NGOs and international organisations providing essential services to Syria such as electricity,
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,
US to ease Syria aid restrictions but sanctions remain
The United States is to announce imminently an easing of restrictions on humanitarian aid and other basic services such as electricity to Syria. The strict US sanctions regime placed on Syria will remain,
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