US to ease Syria aid restrictions

U.S. temporarily eases some restrictions on Syria following fall of Assad regime
The United States on Monday temporarily eased sanction restrictions targeting Syria to facilitate transactions with the Middle Eastern country's interim government and the flow of humanitarian aid.
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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
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US Allows Transactions With Governing Institutions in Syria Despite Sanctions
The U.S. on Monday issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria for six months after the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule in an effort to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance.
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.
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 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,
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U.S. allows more humanitarian aid to Syria after Assad’s downfall
The Biden administration is offering limited sanctions relief to Syria to boost the flow of humanitarian aid after the downfall of President Bashar Assad.
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