BREAKING NEWS

US Treasury sanctions Syrian government officials

By REUTERS

JULY 18, 2012 18:28

WASHINGTON - The US Treasury Department on Wednesday ratcheted up efforts to restrict the Syrian government by adding 29 officials to the list of those facing sanctions.

The United States also designated five companies linked to the Syrian government agency responsible for non-conventional weapons programs, and one company controlled by Rami Makhluf, who the Treasury statement called a "corrupt crony" of President Bashar Assad. The companies and government officials are subject to US and international sanctions.

Violence in Syria has caused more than 10,000 deaths as Assad has waged a bloody, 15-month crackdown against opposition forces.

The United States is "unwavering" in its commitment "to pressure the Assad regime to end the carnage and relinquish power," David Cohen, the Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said in a statement.

Two Palestinians were shot dead after trying to break through checkpoint

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/27/2024 04:37 AM

IDF strikes Khan Yunis, Rafah and Nuseirat

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/27/2024 04:30 AM

IDF: Mt Hermon targeted by 30 launches, no known casualties

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/26/2024 09:34 PM

Pentagon chief: Iran should question strategy after Israel attack failed

By REUTERS

04/26/2024 08:55 PM