"Shame on them": Syrians slam U.S. sanctions after quake

STORY: "Shame on them": Syrians slam U.S. sanctions after quake DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Syria 2. STANDUP (English): MONSEF MEMARI, Xinhua reporter in Syria 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AISHA AL-HILU, Syrian citizen 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MUHAMMAD BASALAT, Syrian citizen STORYLINE: Following the massive earthquake that killed over 2,400 in Syria, people started to feel the pinch of the U.S. sanctions, which are blocking attempts to help Syria during the catastrophe. Aleppo was hit the hardest during the earthquake, with buildings still falling from the repercussion of the 7.7 magnitude quake. STANDUP (English): MONSEF MEMARI, Xinhua reporter in Syria "I'm in Syria right now. On the 6th (of Feb.), a strong earthquake caused heavy damage to the city. The local victims were suffering from hunger and cold, and could only wait on the ruins for the arrival of relief supplies. However, the United States has imposed unilateral sanctions o