Japan lifts sanctions on 16 entities linked to Syria
Since the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024, Tokyo has eased its sanctions in light of steps taken by Syria's new government.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
Since the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024, Tokyo has eased its sanctions in light of steps taken by Syria's new government.

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