The move excludes areas that are not under the control of the Syrian central government from Caesar's law.

The sources added that Caesar's sanctions target government-controlled areas. The law prohibits foreign institutions from doing business with the Syrian government or engaging in construction and reconstruction activities in this part of Syria.

Under the expected exemption from Caesar's law for areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed factions, these areas could benefit from trade deals with foreign institutions and countries.

The sources said that the sanctions imposed in 2019 were aimed at depriving the Syrian government of access to resources that would enable it to prolong the conflict in Syria.

They noted that the ban on financial transactions in areas outside the control of the Syrian central government would be lifted and would allow foreign entities to operate in the region, while Syrian oil, including the oil from northeastern Syria, would still be subject to sanctions.

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