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Germany Pledges €50M Aid, Urges Sanctions on Syria

1/12/2025

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At a conference in Riyadh, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock passionately urged the continuation of sanctions against Syrian officials tied to war crimes. She also championed a "smart approach" to aid, announcing Germany's commitment of €50 million in humanitarian support to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people amid the turmoil following Bashar al-Assad's ousting.

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At a conference in Riyadh, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock passionately urged the continuation of sanctions against Syrian officials tied to war crimes. She also championed a "smart approach" to aid, announcing Germany's commitment of €50 million in humanitarian support to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people amid the turmoil following Bashar al-Assad's ousting.