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Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief

  • Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place, but called for a smart approach to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month's overthrow of President Bashar Assad.
  • Baerbock announced an additional 50 million euros in German aid for food, emergency shelters, and medical care for Syrians displaced by the war.
  • The United States eased some restrictions on Syria, allowing certain transactions with the Syrian government, while Germany proposed a smart approach to sanctions to provide rapid relief.
  • Syrian interim leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa is urging Western states to ease sanctions to help the country recover, as seven out of ten Syrians require humanitarian assistance according to the United Nations.
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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
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