Brussels, 27/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 27 February, EU foreign ministers tightened sanctions against Syria, including imposing a freeze on the assets of the Syrian national bank, banning trade in precious metals, gold and diamonds, and a ban on cargo flights operated by Syrian carriers. Seven ministers, who have been associated with human rights violations, have had their assets frozen and have been subjected to a visa ban. In its conclusions, the Council called on the...