Overview
- The Security Council approved the U.S.-drafted resolution 14–0 with one abstention by China, and Russia voted in favor.
- The measure removes Ahmad al‑Chareh and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from a U.N. list tied to ISIS and al‑Qaida, ending travel bans, asset freezes and an arms embargo.
- Washington separately delisted al‑Chareh from its terrorist designations on Friday, citing progress under Syria’s new leadership.
- China’s ambassador Fu Cong warned that foreign terrorist fighters could exploit Syria’s fragile security situation and said the Council had not fully assessed the risks.
- Al‑Chareh is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on November 10 to discuss U.S. sanctions policy, Syria’s reconstruction and counterterrorism, according to officials.