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House Votes to Repeal Syria Sanctions, Sparking Hope

12/11/2025

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, to support Syria's recovery after years of civil war.
Representative Brian Mast (R-Fla.) said the bill allows reimposition of sanctions if necessary.
Human rights advocates support the repeal, arguing it will aid Syria's economic recovery.
Syrian central bank Governor Abdulkader Husrieh described the sanctions relief as a "miracle."

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, to support Syria's recovery after years of civil war.
Representative Brian Mast (R-Fla.) said the bill allows reimposition of sanctions if necessary.
Human rights advocates support the repeal, arguing it will aid Syria's economic recovery.
Syrian central bank Governor Abdulkader Husrieh described the sanctions relief as a "miracle."