EU extends sanctions to Syria for one more year

The European Union on May 28th said it had extended its sanctions against the Syrian government and its supporters until June 2025, according to Reuters.

EU countries said they remained “deeply concerned” about the situation in Syria, where 316 persons and 86 entities are now subjected to European sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban.

“After more than 13 years, the conflict remains a source of suffering and instability for the Syrian people and the region,” the EU Council said in a statement.

Reuters