Norway removes sanctions on Syria: What to know

Norway announced the lifting of its sanctions on Syria on Wednesday, mirroring moves by the European Union and United States as Syria’s transitional government seeks help in rebuilding the economy.

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said most sanctions on Syria were lifted, save for those targeting figures in deposed President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The move is intended to help Syria’s government recover from the civil war, the ministry said in a statement.

“The Middle East…