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UK imposes sanctions on perpetrators of violence against Syrian civilians

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Posted on December 19, 2025

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LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Britain imposed sanctions on Friday on individuals and organisations it said were linked to violence perpetrated against civilians in Syria, including some who financially

UK Sanctions Target Perpetrators of Syrian Violence

LONDON, ‌Dec 19 (Reuters) - ‍Britain ‌imposed sanctions on Friday ⁠on ‌individuals and organisations it said were ⁠linked to violence perpetrated ​against civilians in Syria, ‌including ⁠some who financially supported former president ​Bashar al-Assad's government.

The government measures were targeted at ​individuals ‍involved in ​coastal violence in Syria in March, as well as historic violence committed ⁠during the country's civil ​war, the statement said.

(Reporting by William James; ‌writing by Muvija MEditing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • UK imposes sanctions on individuals linked to Syrian violence.
  • Targets include those supporting Assad's government financially.
  • Measures address coastal and historic violence in Syria.
  • Sanctions aim to curb violence against Syrian civilians.
  • Action reflects UK's stance on Syrian civil war atrocities.

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