Syria, Sanctions

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.
EU could lift some Syria sanctions quickly, France says
STORY: France said on Wednesday some European Union sanctions on Syria could be lifted soon.A month after the end of Assad family rule, those sanctions are hindering the country's recovery and obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid.
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.
Syria welcomes US sanctions exemptions
Foreign Ministry hails recent US measures easing sanctions, calling for their full removal to support recovery and stability - Anadolu Ajansı
Germany Pushing for EU to Relax Sanctions on Syria, Sources Say
The EU, United States, Britain and other governments imposed tough sanctions on Syria after Assad's crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2011 spiraled into civil war. HTS has renounced its ties with Al Qaeda but is still designated a terrorist entity by the United Nations and U.S.
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.
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin is leading a push for the EU to ease Assad-era sanctions on Syria as part of a western drive to support the country’s political transition and aid reconstruction after 13 years of civil war. German officials circulated two proposal documents among EU capitals shortly before Christmas with suggestions for significant areas where the bloc’s penalties against Syria could be lifted,
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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Syria marks month since Assad ouster as EU mulls sanctions relief
Syrians marked Wednesday a month since the ouster of longtime dictator Assad in a lightning offensive by an anti-regime ...