Files detail bid to contain fallout from Tulsi Gabbard meetings with Assad
Gabbard’s 2017 trip to Syria, where she met with authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad, is expected to be a focus of questions ...
EU considers ‘staged approach’ to suspending Syria sanctions
European capitals began reassessing Syria policies after ousting of President Bashar al-Assad on December 8 by insurgent forces The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple ...
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In Syria, EU official announces 235 million euro aid package
EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib announced a 235 million euro aid package for Syria and neighbouring countries on ...
First Syria Visit By An EU Official Since Assad's Fall
EU crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib on Friday became the first European Union official to visit Syria since Islamist-led forces toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad last month.
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Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs ...
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Six EU countries call for partially lifting Syria sanctions now that Assad out — Reuters
If Brussels’ expectations about respecting human rights and minorities "are not met," the EU will reinstitute the sanctions, the paper signed by the six European nations said.
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After urging from Saudi Arabia, EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on post-Assad Syria
European Union foreign ministers will meet in late January to discuss easing sanctions imposed on Syria, the bloc's foreign ...
EU eyeing easing of Syrian sanctions
The sanctions currently in place are primarily against the former government of Bashar al-Assad and his allies.