EU (as well) raises all sanctions to support Syria’s renovation
“EU has increased all the economic sanctions on Syria to support the” new, comprehensive, plural and peaceful Syria’s reunification and reconstruction of the people of Syria. “
Johra Bensanra
The European Union (EU) announced on Wednesday that it had increased all the economic sanctions on Syria, except for security reasons, as the United States did last week.
This action “It aims to support the people of Syria in the reunification and reconstruction of new, incorporating, plural and calm Syria”Said the EU Council.
The EU also advised to withdraw 24 MTTs from the list of entities that are subject to freezing funds and financial resources.
“Most of these companies are banksIncluding the Central Bank of Syria, And institutions in key areas for Syria’s financial renewalHowever Others communication and television vehicles ”Specified.
US Treasury Department Raised sanctions officially from Syria To, according to President Donald Trump, “Give the opportunity to greatness” To new officers of the nation’s capital Damascus.
EU supports “Syria’s renewal”
“This decision is the right decision that EU really supports Syria’s recovery, at this historical moment”EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said for foreign business and security policy.
Thus, the council decided to stay “Ready to introduce new compulsory measures against those who violate human rights and to feed the volatility in Syria”.
Syria has been subject to international sanctions since 1979. These were strengthened after the Bashar al-Asad was suppressed in 2011 Stimulates civil war.
Since 2011, EU and its member states have assembled about 37 billion euros in humanitarian aidThe development of the Syrian crisis, the economy and stabilization.
