THE European Union imposed sanctions on 16 Syrian generals and scientists yesterday over an alleged but unproven chemical weapons attacks.

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini named the eight generals, including Hasakeh provincial governor Major General Jayyiz al-Musa, and eight scientists and engineers.

Their addition to the EU sanctions list, approved by the European Council on Monday, came as the UN continued its investigation to determine responsibility for the Khan Sheikhoun massacre on April 4 in which more than 80 people died, including many children, in a chemical attack.