US extends sanctions on Zimbabwe
5 March 2022 The United States (US) has extended its sanctions on Zimbabwe, a month after the European Union (EU) did the same. In a statement, US President Joe Biden…
Iran responds to US sanctions relief
7 February 2022 Iran’s foreign minister has welcomed the US’ lifting of some sanctions on his country’s civilian nuclear program, but said that the move is “not enough.” The sanctions were waived…
NGO urges Netanyahu to lift Kerem Shalom Crossing ‘sanctions’ immediately
17 July 2018|03 Dhul Qa’dha 1439|Middle east monitor Israeli human rights NGO Gisha has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman to “rescind the severe restrictions on…
US exploring sanctions on Myanmar over Rohingya violence
Cii Radio| Ayesha Ismail| 24 October 2017| 03 Safar 1439 The United States is taking steps and considering a range of further actions over Myanmar’s treatment of its Rohingya Muslim…
US sanctions Syria officials over Sarin gas attack
Cii Radio| Ayesha Ismail|25 April 2017|27 Rajab 1438 Sanctions imposed on 271 Syrian officials in response to Sarin gas attack, blamed by US on Assad’s government The United States has…