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US sanctions 8 people involved in Syria’s alleged procurement of chemical weapons
[ALMASDARNEWS] The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned eight individuals and five entities for their involvement in Syria’s alleged procurement of chemical weapons."These five entities and eight individuals are key components of a vast network procuring electronics on behalf of Syria’s Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSRC), the agency responsible for the development of Syria’s chemical weapons," the U.S. Treasury Department stated. "Syria’s horrific use of chemical weapons, including attacks against innocent women and kiddies, remains deeply embedded in our minds. Today, we are continuing our campaign to stop the Assad regime’s ruthless attacks by targeting the procurement networks that have supported its chemical weapons program. Along with Sunday’s actions by the French, and together with our law enforcement partners, today’s actions reinforce our ongoing international efforts with our allies to halt these atrocities," said Sigal Mandelker, Treasury’s Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. "We remain firm in our resolve to counter Syria’s horrific use of chemical weapons, and will continue to take aggressive action against those who supply the SSRC and enhance Syria’s capacity to produce and use chemical weapons," they continued. According to their statement, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned six people that work for Electronics Katrangi Trading (EKT), including one Chinese national. The U.S. Treasuryalso sanctioned two former residents of the United States for doing business with Electronics Katrangi Trading (EKT). All of these individuals and entities will also be sanctioned by the French government, the U.S. Treasury reported. Posted by: Fred 2018-07-26 |
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