UN votes on US-backed resolution to remove Syrian president from sanctions list

UNITED NATIONS: (Nov 7) The UN Security Council has voted on a US-backed resolution to remove Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from the 1267 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list, a move described by Council members as a “strong political signal” of recognising a “new era” in the war-torn country.

The 15-nation Council voted Thursday on the resolution that decided to “delist” al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Hasan Khattab from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List.

The resolution, prepared by the US, was adopted with 14 votes in favour and a sole abstention by veto-wielding permanent member China.