U.S. sanctions in Syria. The U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions on parts of northern Syria outside the control of the Assad government. The move allows Kurdish-held territories to receive foreign investment in 12 sectors, including agriculture, construction, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, trade and clean energy. Turkey’s foreign minister criticized the move, saying it legitimizes Syrian Kurdish militants […]
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Daily Memo: Washington Lifts Some Syria Sanctions, Beijing Imposes Tougher Travel Limits
Ankara was predictably critical of the U.S. move.
