The European Union sent a message on Friday to the Syrian regime, which stands accused of killing thousands of its own citizens: No more caviar, fancy shoes or primo cigars for you until the violence stops.
The European Council says a ban will begin on Sunday on exporting to Syria some luxury items or "dual use" goods that could be used for internal repression.
Its statement listed some prime examples: caviar, shoes and clothing costing more than $750; gems and pearls; and cars costing more than $31 400. Also banned are gas masks and certain chemicals and toxins.
The EU already bans arms exports to Syria and oil imports from Syria. No one in the EU can invest in the Syrian petroleum industry, participate in the construction of new power plants, or supply equipment for Syria's gas industry. The assets of 43 companies and 128 people believed to be associated with the repression, or benefiting from the regime, have been frozen.
Read more: EU to Syria: No more caviar, fancy cars | News24
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