The United Kingdom has removed sanctions on a number of Syrian entities including military and security entities and also government-affiliated press. The full list is provided below. The reason given for the removal of the sanctions was that they had been imposed on entities and individuals involved in repressing the population and supporting the regime.
• Ministry of Interior
• Ministry of Defence
• General Intelligence Directorate
• Air Force Intelligence Agency
• Political Security Directorate
• Syrian National Security Bureau
• Military Intelligence Directorate
• Army Supply Bureau
• General Organisation of Radio and TV
• Al Watan
• Cham Press TV
• Sama TV
The European Union started removing sanctions on Syria as of late January and pledged up to €2.5 billion in aid last month. The US has not lifted sanctions on Syria yet, and is gradually pulling out its troops from the country.
Republican Congressman and arms dealer Cory Mills visited Syria this week and met with the country’s President and Foreign Minister to discuss sanctions, though press reports on the discussions are conflicting
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