The U.N. Security Council has voted to lift a series of sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government days before he's set to arrive in the U.S. for a historic visit to the White House.

The United Nations Security Council removed sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. The U.S.-drafted resolution on Thursday also lifted sanctions on Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab.

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over reports about dozens of abductions and enforced disappearances in Syria during a press briefing on Friday. In

Syrian diplomacy operates in a parallel manner according to priorities determined by realities on the ground,’ says Ibrahim Olabi - Anadolu Ajansı

Ahmed Sharaa, the first Syrian leader to visit the White House, has gained international recognition. But his biggest challenges remain at home.

The UN Security Council voted Thursday to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, delivering a win to the Trump administration ahead of the Syrian leader’s upcoming White House visit. The measure to remove sanctions on Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab passed with 14 votes in favor and China abstaining.