Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Lift all sanctions on Syria after the devastating Earthquake
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229 signatures
What the petition asks
Syria is subject to sanctions from the UK government, as well as those imposed by the EU and US. We want these sanctions lifted in the wake of the devastating Earthquake that has hit the region on Monday 6th Feb 2023.
In the wake of one of the strongest Earthquakes in modern history thousands have been killed, with many more injured and still under rubble.
International organisations and governments cannot assist Syria with the same response felt in places like Turkey, due to the current sanctions imposed by the UK and US governments as well as EU.
We call for these sanctions to be removed immediately to aid in the recovery process after this devastating incident.
The preservation of Human life and the recovery after such incidents should take priority.
International organisations and governments cannot assist Syria with the same response felt in places like Turkey, due to the current sanctions imposed by the UK and US governments as well as EU.
We call for these sanctions to be removed immediately to aid in the recovery process after this devastating incident.
The preservation of Human life and the recovery after such incidents should take priority.
Timeline
| 15 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
229
Status
Closed
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened
15 Feb 2023
Closed
15 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.