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U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

© David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

A destroyed neighborhood in Damascus, Syria, last month. The easing of restrictions will allow humanitarian groups to help provide basic services such as electricity, energy, water and sanitation.
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