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Syria sanctions
13 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the UK's adaptation of its Syria sanctions regime in response to the fall of Assad's dictatorship.
Action Requested
The Government plans to bring forward measures in the coming months to adapt the Syria sanctions regime, including amendments to the Syria Regulations. This will involve relaxing restrictions on energy, transport and finance sectors while maintaining asset freezes and travel bans on members of the former regime.
Key Facts
- The UK's Syria sanctions regime is being reviewed and adapted.
- Measures will be brought forward in the coming months.
- Amendments to the Syria Regulations will be made.
- Restrictions will be relaxed in energy, transport and finance sectors.
- Asset freezes and travel bans on Assad's associates will remain in force.
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