EU embargo on Syria
In May 2011 the European Union imposed sanctions on Syria in response to the violent repression by Syrian government forces of peaceful protests. It called on the the Syrian security forces to exercise restraint. Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP and Council Regulation No 442/2011.
The sanctions included an embargo on the supply of arms, military equipment and equipment which might be used for internal repression.
Last updated on 3 May 2012.
