State Department on Syria Sanctions and US-South Africa Relations

US Policy on Syria

• 🎯 The State Department is monitoring actions by Syrian interim authorities to determine future US policy.
• 💡 The US calls for an inclusive civilian-led government that is responsive and representative for Syria's stability.
• 🔑 Long-term stability requires a government that protects all Syrians equally.
• 🗺️ Ultimately, the US desires a Syria that lives in peace with neighbors, respects human rights, and prohibits terrorist safe havens.

South Africa Relations and Street Renaming

• ⚠️ The State Department has seen reporting on the issue of Johannesburg city council considering renaming a street in honor of a Palestinian hijacker.
• 🗣️ The US does not comment on internal deliberations between cities and their governments, referring questions to Johannesburg or South Africa for details.
• ❓ It is unclear if the State Department directly pressured the South African presidency regarding this matter.