US EditionJapan Unfreezes Assets of 4 Syrian Banks While Most Sanctions Remain
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Japan lifts some Syrian sanctions to aid rebuilding after Assad fall
Japan has decided to lift part of its sanctions against Syria, joining similar moves by other countries to promote a peaceful transition since the toppling of former President Bashar al-Assad by rebels. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the removal of some asset freezes targeting people and entities related to…
Japan partially lifts sanctions on Syria
TOKYO (Agencies) - The Japanese government has decided to partially lift its sanctions on Syria, with the Japanese Cabinet approving the move during its meeting yesterday. Four banks will be removed from the list of targets whose assets have been frozen, according to NHK. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa told reporters that the decision came after a thorough study by the government. He added that "the decision is based on Japan's need t…
The Japanese government partially lifted its sanctions on Syria, after the Japanese cabinet agreed at its meeting today, with four banks being removed from the list of targets that had frozen their origins. Japan's Chief Secretary, Hayashi Yoshimasa, told journalists that the decision was based on the need for Japan to support positive efforts in Syria and to help improve the lives of its people, while keeping pace with the international communi…
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