Core Insights - The UN sanctions monitor reported no active links between Al-Qaeda and the Syrian interim government led by the Islamic organization this year [2] - The report is expected to strengthen expectations of the US pushing for the lifting of sanctions on Syria [3] - The US has recently taken significant steps to remove sanctions, including revoking the designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organization [3][4] Group 1 - The report indicates that HTS, which was once affiliated with Al-Qaeda, severed ties in 2016 and has since led a rebellion against Bashar al-Assad's regime [3] - The US aims to support the new Syrian leadership's plans to integrate foreign fighters into the military, which has been a contentious issue in improving relations with the West [5] - The report highlights that some foreign fighters refuse to join the military integration plan, increasing the risk of internal conflict [6] Group 2 - The US administration argues that lifting sanctions aligns with American interests by opening opportunities for US businesses and countering Iranian and Russian influence [4] - The report notes that many tactical-level individuals within HTS hold more extreme views than the leadership, which is generally seen as more pragmatic [4] - The UN sanctions on HTS have been in place since May 2014, including global asset freezes and arms embargoes [4]
叙利亚与基地组织“断联”,美国或加速推动解除制裁
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-07-11 05:19