Britain to adapt Syria sanctions regime following al-Asaad’s fall

Britain said on Thursday it would adapt its Syria sanctions regions following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule late last year, but will ensure asset freezes and travel bans imposed on members of the former government remain in place.

“We are making these changes to support the Syrian people in re-building their country and promote security and stability,” said Stephen Doughty, minister for Europe, North America and overseas territories.

“The Government remains determined to hold Bashar al-Assad and his associates to account for their actions against the people of Syria.”