European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib made a historic visit to Damascus to meet with Syria's new leaders after the recent regime change. The purpose of her visit was to announce increased EU aid while advocating for broader humanitarian access. However, Syrian authorities are pressing for relief from extensive EU sanctions as a condition for assistance. Lahbib emphasized the EU's intent to encourage an inclusive and democratic transition, focusing on the importance of respecting human rights and the rule of law amidst complex geopolitical considerations and potential support for democracy.
We need to see the rule of law being respected, human rights, women's rights.
If you want to help, lift the broad sanctions imposed over Assad-era violations which keep the Syrian economy shut off from Europe.
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