Syria demands the end of the sanctions: hope or illusion?
Syria demands the end of the sanctions: hope or illusion?
Saada, Jemen - On February 10, 2025, Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa again asked the international community to abolish the sanctions against Syria that have existed since 2011. In his view, these sanctions are no longer justified after the Assad government's overthrow. The sanctions, which have been introduced in the context of the civil war, which has been in last for more than a decade, were originally intended to contain the violence of the regime against the civilian population and take hold of the controllers. However, according to reports, these sanctions have hit the civilian population and led to a dramatic economic downward development.
According to current estimates, over 80% of Syrians live below the poverty line, and the gross domestic product has shrunk by half. Al-Schaharaa expressed that the sanctions of the West further exacerbate the humanitarian situation in Syria, while the regime could be stabilized by support from Russia and Iran as well as by smuggling networks. The situation of many Syrians remains catastrophic, with extreme living conditions and over 250,000 deaths, which has cost the conflict so far. The UN has also stated that around 270,000 people have returned to Syria since the Assad regime falls, which has been an indication of the tense situation in the country. This information was found on the website of the Federal Center for Political Education, which reports on the effects of international sanctions.Current developments in the Middle East
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains tense. Hamas has exposed the planned release of other hostages in the Gaza Strip until further notice. According to the spokesman for the Izz-Al-Din-Al-Qassam brigades, Abu Ubaida, there are alleged violations on the part of Israel about the existing agreements. The release of the hostages is held back until Israel fulfills its obligations, which further affects the relationship between both sides.
The hostage of the hosts planned for this Saturday was supposed to represent the first positive progress in the negotiations on an agreement between Hamas and Israel after more than 15 months of war. So far there have been four exchange rounds with the release of 21 hostages and several hundred prisoners. This was also shown in detail by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, which recently addressed the uncertainties about the continuation of the negotiations.
increasing tensions and international reactions
The Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered increased military operational readiness in view of recent developments. At the same time, Mahmud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority, announced changes in payments to prisoner families to improve relationships with the US government according to Donald Trump's controversial Gaza plan. These developments also result in international criticism, especially the EU and the United States, and show the complexity of relationships between the actors in the Middle East.
The proposals formulated by Trump to resort from Palestinians could turn out to be a hindrance to solve the conflict. Observers disagree about the extent to which both sides are interested in long -term but permanent compliance with the agreements.
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