Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief
Germany’s foreign minister says 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.
EU foreign ministers to tackle Syria sanctions relief at end of month
European foreign ministers will meet at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions on Syria, the EU foreign policy chief said on Sunday in Riyadh ahead of a meeting of top Middle Eastern and Western diplomats and Syria's new foreign minister.
EU eyeing easing of Syrian sanctions
The sanctions currently in place are primarily against the former government of Bashar al-Assad and his allies.
Six EU Nations Call for Temporary Syria Sanctions Relief
Lifting sanctions on HTS would have to be discussed at the United Nations level and coordinated with close partners, the paper said, adding that “it will depend on our joint ass
EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
The European Union's foreign policy chief says the bloc's foreign ministers will discuss easing sanctions imposed on Syria at a Jan. 27 meeting in Brussels
Germany backs easing sanctions on Syria, pledges €50 million in aid
Germany has advocated a relaxation of some EU sanctions against Syria following the ouster of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad as Saudi Arabia hosted Sunday an international conference on the situation in the war-shattered country.
End sanctions on Syria, says Saudi Arabia
Still subject to 3,000 sanctions Saudis becoming important partners Business relationships thawing Prince Faisal
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