Norway Eases Sanctions Imposed on Syria While Maintaining Them on Figures in the Defunct Regime

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today, Thursday, the easing of sanctions imposed on Syria, in a move aimed at supporting the European trend towards reassessing the economic measures imposed on Damascus, while confirming the continuation of sanctions targeting key figures in the defunct regime.

The ministry affirmed in a statement today that this amendment comes within the framework of coordination with the European Union, which is working on implementing a "roadmap" to gradually ease sanctions, while maintaining restrictions related to human rights violations and weapons programs.

This announcement comes amidst rapid European diplomatic movements to review punitive policies towards Syria, amid calls to enhance regional stability and consider humanitarian conditions.