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Opinion | A ‘respite’ for Syria is not enough, sanctions must end

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • February 23, 2023

The aggressive sanctions on Syria are part of the reason that the effects of the earthquake were so devastating and should therefore be lifted entirely.

Opinion | Sanctions also kill

By Sofia Uriagereka-Herburger, Staff Columnist • November 4, 2022

Presenting sanctions as a nonviolent alternative to warfare or occupation is irresponsible and inaccurate.

US actions toward Venezuela contradict professed concern

By Gabriela Cadahia | For The Pitt News • June 27, 2018

Venezuela, once the richest country in Latin America, is currently in the midst of an economic collapse of unprecedented magnitude. Falling oil prices and political corruption have sent the country into...

Putin announces cut of 755 US diplomatic staff in Russia, stepping up confrontation over sanctions

By Laura King and Sabra Ayres | Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) • July 31, 2017

Touching off the Kremlin's most serious diplomatic confrontation with Washington since President Donald Trump took office six months ago, President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday that the United States...