Lavrov Slams Ethnic and Religious Cleansing in Syria, Criticizes Western Silence –

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed concern over ongoing ethnic and religious cleansing by armed groups in Syria, calling the situation particularly alarming.

Speaking at an Orthodox Easter reception, Lavrov accused extremist factions of committing mass killings based on ethnicity and religion. He also criticized the West for ignoring such crimes, saying it turns a blind eye when atrocities do not interfere with its global agenda.

Notably, mass sectarian killings occurred in Syria’s coastal regions of Latakia and Tartous last March. Despite promises from the new Syrian government to uphold civil peace and hold perpetrators accountable, sectarian abuses reportedly continue in several provinces.

Al Akhbar

EU Moves to Lift All Economic Sanctions on Syria –

The EU approved lifting all economic sanctions on Syria to support the country’s recovery, according to diplomats.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed the move ahead of a ministerial meeting in Brussels, saying the bloc wants to help Syrians rebuild their country.

Since February, the EU began easing restrictions on energy, transport, banking, and luxury imports.

The US recently lifted its sanctions during Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia. Japan is also considering doing the same.

Al Akhbar