LAS called for lifting sanctions on Syria and supporting its people

The League of Arab States (LAS) called to lift sanctions against Syria and support its people. The corresponding statement of the general secretariat of the organization was published on December 8 on the Facebook page of the LAS (banned in Russia, owned by Meta Corporation, recognized as extremist in Russia).

"The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States calls on all parties interested in achieving regional and international stability to support the Syrian people in passing this fully challenged transition period, including by lifting any sanctions," the statement said.

The LAS representatives called the developments in Syria one of the most important and dangerous periods in the country's modern history.

This stage requires Syrians to "adhere to the concepts of tolerance and dialogue," the organization said.

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In May 2024, U.S. President Joe Biden extended the unilateral sanctions regime against Syria for a year. He claims that the Syrian regime's actions and policies, including alleged chemical weapons and support for opposition formations, pose "an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy and economy of the United States."

Before that, in January, the European Union (EU) Council approved additional restrictions against individuals and entities linked to Syria. The measures affected the economic adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, three businessmen supporting the Syrian authorities and two other people who are associated with the Assad family. Also on the list were the companies Al-Dj Group, Cham Wings, Freebird, Iloma Investment Private JSC and Al-Aqila.

On December 8, Syria's national coalition of revolutionary and opposition forces said it was working to form a "transitional governing body." At the same time, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Bashar al-Assad, as a result of negotiations with the opposition, decided to leave the post of head of state and leave the country, giving instructions to carry out the transfer of power peacefully.

In turn, Prime Minister of the SAR Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali said that most of the ministers of the Syrian government remain in Damascus. He emphasized that he was ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the people.

On November 29, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called the opposition activation part of the US plan amid Israel's defeat in Lebanon. The White House denied its involvement in the events.

A day earlier it was reported that armed formations launched a major attack in Aleppo and Idlib, and the Syrian army began to repel it, causing serious damage to equipment and manpower of militants.