The Canadian government announced plans to impose sanctions on Syria during the so-called transitional period.
Many Western countries, including Canada, have imposed a series of sanctions on Syria under the rule of their ousted President Bashar al-Assad, who was overthrown by rebels led by Islamic sect Heit Tarril Sam (HTS) in the second half of last year.
The Canadian government issued a statement announcing the statement that Ottawa is “committed to providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people and supporting the transition to an inclusive and peaceful future.”
The Canadian government said it will provide Syria with $84 million in humanitarian aid funds.
“Canada is also taking steps to alleviate existing sanctions for six months to support democratization, stability and assistance to Syria and Syria during the transition period,” the Canadian government said in a statement.
Ottawa added that Canadian Ambassador to Lebanon Stefanie McCollum was nominated for the same time as Syrian non-resident ambassador.
Canada added that it is issuing a general license, valid for six months, which enables Canadians to conduct financial transactions and services that would otherwise be banned, as part of supporting the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syria.
It said sanctions would be relaxed to allow funds to be remittanced through certain banks in the country, such as the Syrian Central Bank.
Syria’s new rulers were Islamists who had links with Al Qaeda until their leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, cuts the links in 2016.
In the Syrian Islam-led government, pressure has been put on hold to investigate reports from witnesses and to kill hundreds of civilians in villages where most of the population is members of the Assad Alaves.
The United Nations is urging Syria’s interim leaders to protect civilians in the battle between security forces and those loyal to the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Former Army personnel have been coordinating attacks and ambushes since Thursday.
