WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 23rd January, 2019) The House of Representatives has passed by voice acclamation the Caesar Syrian Civilian Protection Act of 2019 to impose new US sanctions on supporters of Syria's energy, airspace and business sectors, the Foreign Affairs Committee said in a press release.
"The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act would require the president to impose new sanctions on anyone who does business with or provides financing to the Government of Syria, including Syrian intelligence and security services, or the Central Bank of Syria; Provides aircraft or spare parts for aircraft to Syria's airlines; is involved with construction and engineering projects controlled by the Syrian government; or supports Syria's energy industry," the release said on Tuesday.
