President Obama issued new sanctions against people and entities in Syria and Iran (from April 24, 2012 Free Lance Star). Stating that technology such as cell phones and social media should be used to empower people not supress them. The new sanctions will target law enforcement and various government agencies within Syria and Iran.
Pace, Julie. “Obama imposes new sanctions on Syria” Free Lance Star, April 24, 2012, sec. A, p. 6.
