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A Proposed Law to Relax Sanctions on Syria to Promote Stability and Reconstruction
Two American representatives from the Democratic and Republican parties, Ilhan Omar and Anna Polina Luna, submitted a bill to the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at easing sanctions imposed on Syria, providing an opportunity for rebuilding and enhancing social stability in the Syrian community.
Representative Omar clarified in a statement posted on the House of Representatives website that "the noticeable shift in Syria and the end of Assad’s long-standing dictatorship open new prospects for cooperation to improve the conditions of the Syrian people." She added that “it is now time to lift the sanctions,” pointing out that sanctions should not be used as a brutal tool to starve the people or destroy the national economy. She emphasized that the purpose of the sanctions relief law is to give Syria a chance to revive itself and to support regional peace and stability.
For her part, Representative Luna explained that the bill aims to enable Syria to rebuild a stable and inclusive society. She expressed her belief that the Syrian government has recently shown a commitment to peace and freedoms. She also expressed hope that this law would strengthen relations between the United States and Syria, positively affecting security and economic renaissance in both countries.
According to the Syrian news agency "SANA," the bill includes the elimination of current sanctions programs imposed on Syria, along with the legal provisions associated with them, leading to the end of comprehensive sanctions on all Syrian economic sectors.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump had announced at the Riyadh summit in May about lifting some sanctions on Syria, highlighting that his administration took the initial step toward normalizing relations with Damascus. This reflects a direction from the Biden administration toward renewed dialogue and greater regional stability.
