Syria, French Foreign Minister

After US Exemption, UN Says More Significant Syria Sanctions Work Needed
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.S. sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but "much more significant work ... will inevitably be necessary," the U.N. special envoy on Syria, Geir Pedersen, told the Security Council on Wednesday.
Some Syria Sanctions 'Could Be Lifted Quickly': French Top Diplomat
Some sanctions against Syria "could be lifted quickly" following last month's fall of Bashar al-Assad, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
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.
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 on Monday issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria for six months after the end of Bashar al-Assad's rule to try to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance.
Germany Pushes EU To Ease Sanctions On Syria
Germany is pushing the EU to ease sanctions on Syria as western countries seek to build bridges with its new rulers, diplomats said Tuesday.

UN, Syria

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UN warns of 'very real threats' to Syria's sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity
Decisions taken now will determine the future for a long time to come. There are great opportunities and real dangers,' says ...
UN Migration Agency Appeals For $73 Mn In Aid For Syria
The UN migration agency on Thursday expanded an aid appeal for Syria to over $73 million, as the country transitions after years of civil war and decades of dictatorship.
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IOM Appeals for USD 73 Million as It Expands Its Presence Inside Syria
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is expanding its appeal for Syria to USD 73.2 million to assist more than ...
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UN concerned about potential Turkish operation in Rojava
NEW YORK - The United Nations is concerned about the possibility of a Turkish military operation in northeast Syria (Rojava) ...
How UNICEF Fights Malnutrition In Syria: Morei’s Story
A severely malnourished baby makes a full recovery, with vital assistance from a UNICEF-supported mobile health and nutrition ...
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UN special envoy calls for full restoration of Syria’s territorial integrity
Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity must be fully restored,’ UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen tells ...
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Türkiye urges UN to lift sanctions on post-Assad Syria
Türkiye's permanent representative to the U.N. on Wednesday urged the removal of sanctions and delisting measures against ...
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 ...
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US: Syria's future should be determined by Syrian people
New York, United States - January 08, 2025 The UN Security Council held an open meeting on the Syrian issue on Wednesday ...