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State Department names envoy to Syria and says Caesar Act sanctions waived for 180 days to open investment

3540471 · May 28, 2025
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U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barak was identified as U.S. Special Envoy to Syria and the State Department said the administration waived Caesar Act sanctions for 180 days and the Treasury issued general license 25 to allow limited investment in Syria.

State Department spokesperson Tammy said today that U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barak has assumed the role of U.S. Special Envoy to Syria and that the administration has taken steps to ease some sanctions against Syria to promote investment and stability. "On Friday, Secretary Rubio waived Caesar Act…

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