Germany's top diplomat calls for 'smart approach' to sanctions at start of Riyadh meeting on Syria
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad
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Germany backs easing some Syria sanctions, pledges €50 million in aid
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Germany to provide humanitarian aid worth €50 million to Syria
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Diplomats discuss Syria at international gathering in Riyadh
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Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions
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Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
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Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
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