Syria Sanctions page and OFAC link

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Feb 8, 2023 – The Treasury Dept ease sanctions due to Earthquake in Syria.

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1261?fbclid=IwAR2Yyjkj5hAILLDMDewPRVgOd8BYR-oJ8ln6TaJe-moTavlUmDOT7KUGc6Y&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Click to access syria_gl23.pdf

OFAC – Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) US Dept of Treasury website and Sanction list:

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/office-of-foreign-assets-control-sanctions-programs-and-information

226. How can I help the Syrian people while making sure to abide by the U.S. sanctions?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/226

227. May I continue to send money to family or friends in Syria?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/227

229. Do I need a specific license from OFAC to send U.S.-origin food or medicine to Syria?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/229

230. Can I give donations to NGOs to help the Syrian people?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/230

231. Can U.S. NGOs deliver humanitarian assistance directly to Syria?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/231

867. Can U.S. and non-U.S. persons provide humanitarian assistance to Syria following the identification of the Central Bank of Syria (CBoS) on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List)?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/867

885. May U.S. and non-U.S. persons, including nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and foreign financial institutions, provide or facilitate certain humanitarian assistance to Syria without the risk of sanctions?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/885

934. Are the United Nations and the U.S. government permitted to conduct stabilization and early recovery-related activities and transactions involving Syria?  Does this apply to their contractors and grantees as well?

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/financial-sanctions/faqs/934

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