Canada announces plans to ease Syria sanctions, appoint ambassador

OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada announces plans to ease its financial sanctions against Syria and to appoint an ambassador, as the Damascus interim government seeks international support.

Canada’s special envoy for Syria, Omar Alghabra, says: “Canada can play a meaningful role in enabling Syrians to build an inclusive country that respects all of its citizens. We also can help prevent Syria from falling into chaos and instability.”

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