US EditionEU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
- The European Union foreign ministers will discuss easing sanctions on Syria during a meeting on January 27, according to the bloc's foreign policy chief.
- Saudi Arabia has called for lifting sanctions that hinder Syria's recovery from civil war, which has caused significant loss of life and displacement.
- The United States has eased some restrictions on Syria, allowing certain transactions with the Syrian government, as stated by the U.S. Treasury.
- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock emphasized a smart approach to sanctions, aiming to provide relief for the Syrian population while keeping some sanctions in place against serious offenders.
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Six EU nations call for temporary sanctions relief on Syria
Six member states of the European Union have called for the bloc to temporarily suspend sanctions on Syria in areas such as transport, energy and banking, according to a paper seen by Reuters. EU foreign ministers are set to discuss relaxing Syria sanctions during a meeting in Brussels on January. 27. European leaders began reassessing their policy toward Damascus after the ousting of president Bashar al-Assad by insurgent forces led by the oppo…
How should we deal with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime? This is also the question facing the EU, which imposed sanctions at the beginning of the war. At least some of them are likely to be lifted soon, reports Thomas Spickhofen.[more]]]>
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Six EU nations call for temporary Syria sanctions relief
Six member states of the European Union have called for the bloc to temporarily suspend sanctions on Syria in areas such as transport, energy and banking, according to a paper seen
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