“Following its annual review of restrictive measures in relation to Zimbabwe, the EU has lifted all provisions concerning individuals and entities while extending the arms embargo,” the delegation said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the European Council, the embargo will remain in force until Feb. 20, 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bloc imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe in 2002, citing “serious concern” about the situation in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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