US to remove Syria's HTS from list of foreign terror groups
Summary
The United States plans to remove the Syrian group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of foreign terrorist organizations. This change is part of a wider effort by Western countries to improve relations with Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, the UK announced additional support for Syria, aiming to help with recovery and support for refugees.Key Facts
- The US will delist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organization on Tuesday.
- HTS was formerly linked to al-Qaeda but cut ties in 2016.
- Ahmed al-Sharaa, HTS's leader, is now Syria's interim president after dethroning the Assad regime.
- The US ended its sanctions on Syria, intending to assist the country towards stability and peace.
- The US expects Syria to take steps to normalize relations with Israel and address terrorism.
- The UK lifted sanctions on Syria's defense and interior ministries and provided a £94.5 million aid package.
- UK's Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, visited Syria, marking the first high-level visit from the UK since 2011.
- There are ongoing concerns about the new Syrian government's inclusivity and recent incidents of violence against minority groups.
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