US Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
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- The United States removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday.
- Syria's Foreign Minister stated this removal eliminates the last major obstacle to investment in the country.
- The U.S. also delisted the al-Nusra Front as a designated global terrorist organization, leaving Cuba, Iran, and North Korea on the state sponsors list.
The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move welcomed by Damascus as the elimination of a significant hurdle to foreign investment. The decision, announced Monday, aims to facilitate Syria's reintegration into the global financial and economic system.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asad al-ล ibani expressed hope that this removal would encourage investment, stating it was the "last obstacle." Syria had been on the list since 1979, accused by Washington of supporting militant groups. The designation remained through the leadership of both Hafez al-Asad and his son Bashar al-Asad, who was recently ousted by rebels.
In a related move, the U.S. also rescinded the designation of the al-Nusra Front as a specially designated global terrorist organization. Following these changes, only Cuba, Iran, and North Korea remain on Washington's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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