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Published on 21 February 2024

Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends temporary humanitarian exemption by six months

Bern, 21.2.2024 - On 21 February, the Federal Council decided to extend by six months the temporary humanitarian exemption to the sanctions regime against Syria that was introduced after the earthquake that struck the country in February 2023. The exemption now applies until 12 September 2024.