EU suspends sanctions against Syria

EU begins easing Syria energy, transport and banking sanctions to help revive its economy
BRUSSELS -- The European Union on Monday began easing energy and transport sanctions and banking restrictions against Syria, aiming to help breathe life into the conflict-torn country’s economy if its new leaders work toward a peaceful future.
EU suspends sanctions against Syria including on energy, banking
European Union countries suspended a range of sanctions against Syria with immediate effect on Monday, including restrictions related to energy, banking, transport and reconstruction.
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European Union suspends sanctions against Syria
The European Union, EU, on Monday suspended some sanctions against Syria. The sanctions were lifted during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the capital of Belgium. Restrictions were lifted in the areas of energy sector that covered oil,
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In an effort to "facilitate engagement" with Syria's new leaders, the European Union on Monday suspended sanctions on Syria's energy, transport, and banking sectors, on the condition that the new
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