Switzerland eases Syria sanctions in response to earthquake

A view of damage from Atarib district of Syria, affected by Kahramanmaras-centered earthquakes. Muhammed Said - Anadolu Agency]

The Swiss government announced on Friday that it would ease the sanctions imposed on Syria since 2011 to support the work of humanitarian organisations providing assistance to the population affected by the earthquake. In a press release, it announced that on 3 March, 2023: "The Federal Council relaxed some of its sanctions against Syria, with the intention of making it easier for humanitarian actors active in Syria to establish the business relationships necessary for their work." Bern noted that the: "Ordinance of 8 June 2012 Imposing Measures against Syria prohibits the provision of money or economic resources to designated persons, entities or businesses." READ: Earthquakes caused $5.1bn in damage in Syria, World Bank estimates Based on the decree: "Humanitarian actors receiving […] Source

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