In an effort to “facilitate engagement” with Syria’s new leaders, the European Union on Monday suspended sanctions on Syria’s energy, transport, and banking sectors, on the condition that the new government show progress towards respecting minorities’ rights and establishing a democracy.
EU eases sanctions on major Syrian economic sectors
Senior Sri Lankan monk suspended following child sex abuse allegations
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Senior Sri Lankan monk Pallegama Hemarathana has been suspended amid allegations of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in 2022. His arrest on 9 May followed
Tom Barrack to step down as US Special Envoy for Syria but retain key role
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Tom Barrack will step down as the Special Envoy for Syria following the expiration of his formal