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.
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.
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
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.
Germany leads EU push for Syria sanctions relief, as Turkey threatens Kurdish fighters
Germany is pushing for an easing of EU sanctions on Syria following, in a bid to provide some relief for the war-torn country.
EU Syria sanctions could be lifted quickly, says French foreign minister
EU sanctions in Syria that currently obstruct the delivery of humanitarian aid and hinder the country's recove
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.
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.
Germany proposes easing EU sanctions on Syria for reforms
According to the Financial Times, which cited its sources on Tuesday, Germany is proposing that the EU ease some sanctions on the Syrian banking and energy sectors in exchange for social reforms and non-proliferation guarantees.
Germany Leads EU Discussions on Easing Sanctions on Syria Amid Crisis
Germany is taking a leading role in discussions within the European Union (EU) about relaxing the sanctions placed on Syria. These sanctions were originally imposed after the violent crackdown on protests by the Syrian government in 2011.

Assad, Syria

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.
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 ...
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, ...
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US unveils Syria sanctions exemption to bolster aid relief
WASHINGTON — A month after the rebel offensive that toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the United States announced a 6 ...
Syria to Receive Electricity-Generating Ships From Qatar and Turkey
Syria will receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar to boost energy supplies hit by damage to ...