The sanctions currently in place are primarily against the former government of Bashar al-Assad and his allies.

Saudi Arabia has urged top European diplomats at a gathering to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country ...

Germany has advocated a relaxation of some EU sanctions against Syria following the ouster of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad ...

Russia fears for its bases in Syria and elsewhere after the ousting of dictator Bashar Assad, a Kremlin ally.Following the ...