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UN welcomes U.S. easing of some Syria sanctions; cross‑border aid from Turkey up fivefold this year
Summary
The United Nations said it welcomed the United States' decision to rescind a large portion of economic sanctions on Syria, calling it a step toward recovery, and reported a substantial increase in cross‑border aid deliveries from Turkey and significant humanitarian needs, including explosive‑ordnance casualties.
The United Nations welcomed a U.S. decision to rescind a large portion of economic sanctions on Syria, describing the move as a step that could help give Syrians a path to recovery if accompanied by financial support and a transparent political transition.
UN spokesperson said Special Envoy Geir Pedersen called the U.S. measure “a significant step towards offering the country a path to recovery, to stability, and a better future,” and emphasized the need for sanctions relief to be used alongside financial support and inclusive political processes.
On humanitarian operations, the UN interagency team reported a major increase in cross‑border aid from Turkey: more than 1,400 truck crossings into Syria as of the day before the briefing — about five times the number delivered over the same period last year. Since January, UN agencies reported more than 1,600,000 men, women and children have received food, health care, shelter and other support.
The briefing also noted explosive‑ordnance contamination has had deadly impact across Syria: since the start of 2025, more than 390 civilians have been killed — including more than 100 children — and more than 500 civilians injured, according to OCHA.
The UN reiterated that alongside sanctions relief, a transparent and inclusive political transition and security and protection for Syrians remain essential to lasting stability, the spokesperson said.
