Britain Revamps Syria Sanctions Amid Post-Assad Transition

Britain announced changes to its Syria sanctions policy after Bashar al-Assad's fall, maintaining asset freezes and travel bans on former government members. The adjustments aim to aid Syria's rebuild and ensure security. Minister Stephen Doughty emphasized accountability for Assad and associates' actions against Syrians.

In a significant policy shift, Britain announced on Thursday amendments to its sanctions on Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's government last year.

While adapting its sanctions to support Syria's reconstruction, Britain will uphold asset freezes and travel bans on members of the former regime as part of its ongoing commitment to stability and security.

Stephen Doughty, Britain's Minister for Europe, North America, and overseas territories, emphasized the government's resolve to hold Assad and his associates accountable for actions against the Syrian populace.

(With inputs from agencies.)