Among them is the governor of the Banque du Liban ... New sanctions against dealers with al-Assad government

American officials revealed that a new package of huge sanctions will soon hit those close to the government of Bashar al-Assad, and it is likely that the governor of the Banque du Liban will be among them.

Among them is the governor of the Banque du Liban ... New sanctions against dealers with al-Assad government
17 August, 2020   08:24
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And according to the "Wall Street Journal", on Monday, US and Western officials said that preparations are underway to impose additional sanctions, with many other contacts and networks under examination.

They said that these include supporters and participants of that al-Assad government in Lebanon and other countries, in addition to real estate companies and other companies in Europe linked to al-Assad family, in addition to a prominent Syrian businessman linked to al-Assad.

In addition, Trump administration officials revealed that they have specifically warned senior officials in Lebanon, including longtime Central Bank governor Riad Salameh, against providing assistance to al-Assad government.

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