LUXEMBOURG (AP) — European Union foreign ministers debated Monday whether to extend sanctions against the Syrian regime as political efforts to secure a cease-fire and access for humanitarian aid falter.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the ministers might add more Syrians accused of rights abuses or war crimes to the sanctions list, saying “for sure, that could be possible.”
The EU sanctions are likely to include travel bans and a freeze of assets belonging to political figures and top military brass accused of crimes.
More than 200 people and 70 entities including companies and associations are targeted by a travel ban …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
