US and UN Consider Lifting Terror Designation for Syrian Rebel Group HTS
TL;DR
The UN may consider removing the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terrorist list if it forms an inclusive transitional government, according to UN special envoy Geir Pedersen. He emphasized the need for a cohesive Syria and urged Israel to stop its attacks in the region. Pedersen highlighted the importance of inclusive governance in Damascus to prevent further conflict and mentioned that international support could be increased if progress is made. The situation remains fluid, with various factions and countries having vested interests in Syria's future.
- UN may remove Syrian rebel group HTS from terror list if conditions met The Guardian
- US debates lifting terror designation for main Syrian rebel group POLITICO
- In first contacts, US officials urge Syrian rebels to support inclusive government Reuters
- Western Countries Face Dilemma Over Syria's Blacklisted New Rulers Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
- US officials discussed merits of removing $10m bounty on HTS leader Middle East Eye
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