Germany’s Left Party: Coercive measures exacerbate the suffering of Syrians, we call for lifting them

Berlin, SANA- Germany’s Left Party called on the German government, European Union and the U.S. to lift the unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria, asserting that they exacerbate the suffering of Syria and its people and hinder the reconstruction process.

Commenting on these unjust measures, chairperson of Germany’s Left Party parliamentary group in the Committee of Foreign Affairs, Sevim Dağdelen, said “The Syrian economy has largely ceased after the war ongoing since 2011, which were followed by the western sanctions.” adding that the energy and water supplies have collapsed in many Syrian areas.

“United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that the humanitarian organizations in Syria are still unable to provide the life-saving assistance due to critical funding shortage despite the growing need”Dağdelen added.

ALI,Baraa