EU Lifts Syria Sanctions Despite Ongoing Violence
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The European Union (EU) made changes to Syria sanctions on Wednesday. They removed many old sanctions but added some new ones. The new sanctions target people who hurt civilians in March.
Most old sanctions on Syria were removed by the EU. This includes sanctions on Syria's money system. But some sanctions remain for people who hurt human rights or are a security risk.
Kaja Kallas said the EU would remove sanctions last week. The decision depends on Syria keeping peace. If the new government does not keep peace, sanctions may return.
The EU put new rules on two people and three groups. They are blamed for attacks on civilians in March. These attacks hurt the Alawite people and involved torture and killings.
The United States also made changes to Syria sanctions recently. They made it easier to help Syria for six months. The changes may help rebuild Syria, but it will cost a lot of money.
Questions
What did the EU do to the sanctions on Syria?
The EU removed many old sanctions but added some new ones.
Who do the new sanctions target?
The new sanctions target people who hurt civilians in March.
What will happen if the new government in Syria does not keep peace?
If the new government does not keep peace, sanctions may return.
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