Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria
Since the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024, Tokyo has eased its sanctions in light of steps taken by Syria's new government.
Tokyo has lifted sanctions on 16 organizations linked to Syria, according to a September 30 report from Jiji Press. This decision follows the removal of sanctions on four entities in May, leaving 59 individuals and 15 organizations still under sanctions. Japan's sanctions on Syria began in 2011, targeting the regime of then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad due to its suppression of antigovernment protests.
Following the Assad regime's collapse in 2024, Tokyo eased its sanctions as part of the new government's efforts to stabilize Syria. The 16 organizations expected to benefit from this lifting of sanctions are believed to play a crucial role in the country's reconstruction, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated during a news conference.
Kihara emphasized that stability and development in Syria are directly linked to stability across the Middle East, and Japan remains committed to supporting Syria's efforts.
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