EU lifts Syria sanctions as Washington claims 'full-scale civil war' looms

There is relief in Damascus. According to Assad, the economic sanctions that paralyze the country are now to disappear, but the fear of the everyday terror of radical Islamists remains.

Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas had to deliver the good news. She will "build a new, inclusive and peaceful Syria" together with the al-Qaeda veteran.

EU lifts Syria sanctions as Washington claims 'full-scale civil war' looms

Over 90 percent of Syria's population fell below the poverty line and 12 million people confronted food insecurity as a result of extensive sanctions imposed by the west

Removal Of West Sanctions On Syria 'long Overdue' But 'positive' Step: Iran UN Envoy - Iran Front Page

Iran has described a decision by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom to lift unilateral sanctions on Damascus as a "long overdue" but "positive" step.

UPDATES: US and EU Lift Sanctions on Syria - EA WorldView

The US and EU lift sanctions on Syria, following Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sheraa in Saudi Arabia. The post UPDATES: US and EU Lift Sanctions on Syria appeared first on EA WorldView.

This decision of the European Union (EU) is not presented as an isolated case. Following the recent lifting of sanctions by the United States on the sanctions imposed on Syria announced by Donald Trump on his tour of the Middle East, the European bloc announced the lifting of these with the intention of helping Damascus recover after years of crisis by the Assad family regime. According to European diplomats, this decision has been motivated by …