Switzerland said on Friday it will ease sanctions imposed on Syria to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid, especially to those affected by the February 6 earthquake, following similar measures announced by the United States and the European Union.
So far, humanitarian organizations receiving federal funding for their activities on Syrian territories can obtain exceptions for financial transactions to provide humanitarian assistance, AFP reported.
The Swiss government said in a statement that i decided to extend exceptions "to provide humanitarian assistance or support to the civilian population."
“Humanitarian actors in receipt of federal funding may now provide money and economic resources directly or indirectly to designated persons, entities and businesses, when necessary to provide humanitarian assistance or support to the civilian population,” according to a govt. press release.
"An exception scheme has also been set up for humanitarian actors who do not receive federal funding, provided it is for humanitarian work or providing aid to the civilian population," it added.
