EU imposes new sanctions on Damascus government

The European Union expanded its sanctions against Syria by adding 8 ministers to the blacklist on Friday.

EU imposes new sanctions on Damascus government
6 November, 2020   15:56
NEWS DESK

"Today, the Council decided to add eight members of the Syrian government to the list of persons subjected to the restrictions of the European Union against Syria, against the backdrop of the recent ministerial appointments," the EU Council statement said.

Last September, the bloc announced including seven Syrian ministers on its sanctions list.

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