Syria criticizes renewal of US sanctions on Damsscus, says they fuel hostility in region
By APWednesday, May 5, 2010
Syria slams US renewal of sanctions on Damscus
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria has criticized this week’s U.S. renewal of sanctions against Damascus, desribing them as a disappointment.
Government-owned Al-Thawra newspaper warned on Wednesday that Washington’s move keeps the region in a state of hostility.
The White House said Damascus continues to support terrorists and pursues weapons of mass destruction.
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faysal Mekdad slammed the sanctions and said they show Washington “has lost its credibility.”
The newspaper — considered a government mouthpiece — says the move is “disappointing … but we were not surprised.”
U.S.-Syrian ties were improving but tensions re-emerged after Israel accused Syria of sending weapons to Lebanese Hezbollah militants. Syria denies the allegations.
