Ottawa to begin easing unwinding sanctions, as it names its ambassador to Lebanon to serve in a parallel role in Syria.

The Canadian government has announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria as the interim government in Damascus seeks international support.

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Wednesday said Ottawa would provide 84 million Canadian dollars ($59m) in new funding for humanitarian assistance. It would also allow funds to be sent through certain banks, such as the Central Bank of Syria, she said.

  • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    Outstanding. Hopefully more countries will follow this pattern with the new Syrian government, and help them rejoin the world community. It also offers Syria a clear (and better) alternative to continuing to put up with Russia and the base they’re trying to hold on to.