US, France Sanction Entities Tied to Syrian Chemical Weapons
The United States and France have imposed sanctions upon groups and individuals with links to Syria’s chemical weapons program, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday. “Syria’s horrific use of chemical weapons, including attacks against innocent women and children, remains deeply embedded in our minds,” said Sigal Mandelker, treasury undersecretary for terrorism, said in a statement. “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.” According to the statement, the United States will block five entities and eight individuals who have been part of a …