News from Syria announces that US President Barack Obama has lifted an embargo on Syrianair, enabling the airline to purchase parts for two of its jumbo jets, which have been grounded for years. “And it seems this is just the start of the new era between Syria and America, with a whole range of sanctions being lifted,” writes Saroujah.
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So Obama is going to co-operate with a state which is supporting terrorism?