VOL. XXXIX

No. 40

1-July-1996

SANCTIONS

Kennedy Pushes Reinforcement Of Sanctions Against Libya; Syria Could Be Targeted By New US Anti-Terrorism Law

Two weeks ago, in deference to the administration and the strong feelings of US allies in Europe, the US House of Representatives passed a bill which, though holding tough on sanctions against non-US companies engaging in oil and gas investment in Iran, nevertheless relaxed similar sanctions vis-a-vis Libya by making them optional rather...