UN chief calls for removal of all Syria sanctions during visit

The UN chief's call for sanctions removal reveals a power dynamic where Western interests are prioritized over humanitarian concerns in Syria.

This framing ignores the fact that many Syrians have suffered under decades of authoritarian rule, and that sanctions removal may embolden Assad's regime. The silence on this point is consistent with the dominant narrative, which often downplays the role of human rights in international relations.

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