UN Security Council Lifts Sanctions on Syrian President and Interior Minister

The UN Security Council has approved a resolution to remove Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar’a and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from the international sanctions list, marking a notable shift in the global approach toward Damascus. The decision, proposed by the United States, gained the support of 14 council members, while China abstained from voting. The Syrian government welcomed the move, expressing its appreciation to the United States and the countries that backed the resolution.