Lifting Syria Sanctions Under Caesar Act Conditions

The law stipulates that lifting the sanctions imposed on Syria under the Caesar Act is subject to certain conditions. One of these conditions is that U.S. President Donald Trump must submit an initial report to Congress committees within 90 days, followed by reports every 180 days for four years. The statement noted that Syria must confirm it is taking concrete steps in several areas. It also mentioned that if these conditions are not met during two consecutive reporting periods, specific sanctions can be reimposed on certain entities. The bill received 312 votes in favor and 112 against in the House of Representatives. It is noteworthy that the U.S. Congress passed the Caesar Act on December 11, 2019, to punish the pillars of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime for charges related to war crimes against civilians in Syria. Repealing the law would pave the way for the return of foreign investments and aid to support the new Syrian administration.