The European Union has extended sanctions against the Syrian government for another year because of the ongoing repression of the civilian population.
A meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels also agreed to roll over sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's regime until June 1, 2019 and also updated the bloc's list of individuals subject to travel bans and asset freezes. (AFP)
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