US rescinds Syria’s ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ designation and adds 2 former Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham members to terrorism list

25 August 2026

US rescinds Syria’s ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ designation and adds 2 former Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham members to terrorism listEfasein/Shutterstock.com

The US has rescinded Syria’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism following a 45-day Congressional notification period – Press release. The process of revocation began in July 2026 (see our coverage) and follows...

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Maya Lester KC

Maya Lester KC is a senior barrister (King’s Counsel) at Brick Court Chambers with a wide-ranging practice in public law, European law, competition law, international law, human rights & civil liberties. She has a particular expertise in sanctions. She is the…

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