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Spokesperson says Security Council decisions on Syrian listings are for Council members after sanctions removals

United Nations Spokesperson Press Briefing · November 7, 2025

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Summary

Following a reporter question about the Security Council’s vote to remove sanctions on certain Syrian officials, the U.N. spokesperson said such decisions are for the Council and that the U.N. provides information but does not determine sanctions listings.

A reporter asked about the Security Council vote to remove sanctions on Syrian leaders, including references to names previously designated. The U.N. spokesperson, Farhan, responded that decisions on sanctions lists are made by the Security Council and its members, noting they took the measure "following the recent changes that have taken place in Syria."

The spokesperson declined to offer a separate U.N. judgment on whether the Council’s action sends a broader message, saying: "You're certainly entitled to your analysis. But, from our standpoint, the Security Council is the arbiter of these sanctions regimes." The briefing did not include a statement by the secretary‑general on the decision.