U.S. Treasury Issues Additional Sanctions Relief for Syrian People
Jan 6, 2025 · WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License (GL) 24 to expand authorizations for …
Six EU nations call for temporary Syria sanctions relief
1 day ago · 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 …
EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting …
2 days ago · Germany urges ‘smart approach’ to sanctions. The U.S., the EU and some Arab nations began imposing sanctions on Syria after Assad’s brutal crackdown on the 2011 …
EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet …
2 days ago · A communique released by the Saudi foreign ministry on Sunday evening reiterated calls for sanctions to be lifted in order to support the rebuilding of Syria, and expressed …
US eases restrictions on Syria while keeping sanctions in place
Jan 6, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria’s transitional government to allow the entry of humanitarian aid after Islamist insurgents ousted …
EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of …
2 days ago · The U.S., Britain, the European Union and others imposed tough sanctions on Syria after a crackdown by Assad on pro-democracy protests in 2011 that spiralled into civil war. But …
Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria ...
2 days ago · RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last …
US pauses select restrictions on Syria, offering hope on Western sanctions
Jan 7, 2025 · Syria’s new trade minister warned on Monday that Damascus was unable to make deals to import fuel, wheat and other vital items due to strict US sanctions, despite many …
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
Jan 6, 2025 · The Biden administration on Monday lifted some restrictions on humanitarian aid to Syria but kept sweeping sanctions in place just weeks after rebel forces toppled the Assad …
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
Dec 21, 2024 · Many agree that rebuilding Syria’s economy hinges on a crucial step by the United States: Lifting sanctions that have cut off the country from international investment. Credit...