Syria, sanctions

EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly, France says
European Union sanctions in Syria that obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recovery could be lifted swiftly, France's foreign minister said Wednesday. The United States
US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government after Islamist insurgents ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad. U.S.
Assad is gone: Time to lift sanctions on Syria?
Syria is one of the most sanctioned countries in the world. But now the focus of those sanctions, the Assad regime, has gone, experts say the inherited restrictions endanger a peaceful transition and the new government.
Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, sources say
Germany is leading European Union discussions on easing sanctions imposed on the Syrian government of toppled President Bashar al-Assad and aiding the country's population, foreign ministry sources said on Tuesday.
US eases some Syria sanctions, but stops short of widespread relief
The US issued a six-month sanctions waiver on the sale of energy, humanitarian supplies and personal remittances
EU may lift Syria sanctions to support recovery, says French FM
Targeted measures under discussion include easing financial transactions, improving air transport, and reducing sanctions on the energy sector to address Syria’s severe power shortages.
Blinken to discuss Syria with French officials as Europe considers lifting sanctions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Paris on Wednesday to discuss Syria with French President Emmanuel Macron as European officials prepare to follow the US lead in partially lifting sanctions on the war-torn country.
Germany pushing EU to ease sanctions on Syria — reports
Berlin is leading efforts within the bloc to ease sanctions imposed during Bashar Assad's rule, the Financial Times has reported. The easing would come in return for progress on social issues.Germany is at the helm of efforts within the European Union to ease sanctions on Syria following President Bashar Assad's ouster,
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The West is making a muddle of its Syria sanctions
Europe may move faster. On January 3rd the French and German foreign ministers met Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria’s de facto ruler, ...
After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
A U.S. sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but "much more significant work ...
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Syria welcomes US sanctions exemptions
Foreign Ministry hails recent US measures easing sanctions, calling for their full removal to support recovery and stability ...
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President Erdoğan urges Italy's Meloni to lift sanctions on Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of taking immediate action for the reconstruction of Syria, ...
US allows transactions with governing institutions in Syria despite sanctions
The decision by the outgoing Biden administration will send a signal of goodwill to Syria's new Islamist rulers.
Biden administration eases sanctions on transitional Syrian government after Assad ouster
The Biden administration has eased sanctions blocking transactions with the transitional Syrian government following the ...
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Türkiye calls for removal of sanctions on post-Assad Syria
International community must adopt a constructive approach and facilitate a smooth transition in Syria,' Türkiye’s permanent ...
Syria's economy: The devastating impact of war and sanctions
Syria's economy has been decimated by more than a decade of civil war and sanctions that have severed it from the global ...