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France to return over 50 million euros to Syria seized from Assad family

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will return over 50 million euros to Syria, which had been confiscated from the Assad family.
The funds were seized by the French judiciary as illegal assets belonging to the Assad family.
Macron's announcement marks a potential redefinition of France's cooperation with Syria regarding security and military collaboration.
The gesture may also involve support from French special forces in countering the Islamic State in the region.

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would return over 50 million euros to Syria, which had been seized by French authorities as illegal assets belonging to the Assad family. This decision marks a significant move in France's approach to its relationship with Syria, reflecting a potential shift in policy regarding the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

Macron's announcement comes amid discussions about the future of France's cooperation with Syria, particularly concerning security and military collaboration. Reports suggest that this could also involve support from French special forces in combating the Islamic State in the region. The return of the funds is seen as part of broader efforts to redefine ties between France and Syria, although details on the implementation of these initiatives remain unclear.

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