Syria’s central bank devalued the Syrian pound on Wednesday giving in to weeks of depreciation on the black market as new US sanctions took effect. The central bank raised the official exchange rate …
US sanctions on Syria: Caesar Act to take effect on Wednesday
New US sanctions are about to go into effect targeting any country, individual or entity that provides support to Syria’s government. The sanctions, under legislation called the Caesar Act, aim to …
U.S. to sanction Syria to block ‘Assad regime from securing a military victory’
The United States said it will impose sanctions against Syria on Wednesday to force it to comply with U.N.-led negotiations to end the nearly decade-long civil war.
Hezbollah leader accuses US of trying to ‘starve’ Syria, Lebanon
New US sanctions against the Syrian government aim to “starve” the country and its neighbour Lebanon, the head of the Lebanese movement Hezbollah said Tuesday. “The Caesar Act aims to starve Lebanon …
Nasrallah says Lebanon should not observe US Syria sanctions
The head of Hezbollah group on Tuesday said Lebanon should not observe new U.S. sanctions against Syria which he described as deeply hurtful to his country …
U.S. to impose sanctions aimed at blocking Syria military victory
The United States will impose sanctions on Wednesday aimed at cutting off revenue for Syrian President Bashar al Assad’s government in a bid to push it back into United Nations-led negotiations and …
UN Envoy Hopes for New Syria Talks and Warns of Dire Economy
The U.N. special envoy for Syria says he hopes that talks on drafting a new constitution for the country can be held in late August.
Tajik Islamic State Recruiter Reportedly ‘Goes Missing’ From Syrian Prison
A notorious Islamic State recruiter who has been linked to terrorist attacks in Sweden, Russia, and Tajikistan, has gone missing from a prison in northern Syria, according to people with knowledge of …
FAQ: What are the new U.S. sanctions on Syria, and how might they hurt?
A new set of U.S. sanctions on Syria are set to take effect Wednesday, targeting anyone who aids the government of President Bashar al-Assad or provides assistance to certain industries operating …
Caesar Act: How will new US sanctions on Syria be different?
Analysts say ‘far-reaching’ US legislation targeting President al-Assad’s government will hit Syrian civilians hardest.