Archive · 19 Dec 2025
UK Sanctions Syrian Violence Perpetrators
The UK has punished some people and groups for being involved in violence in Syria.
This includes those who supported the former president, Bashar al-Assad.
The sanctions are for violence that happened in March near the coast and during the Syrian civil war.
The UK wants to stop these people from doing more harm.
UK imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations linked to violence in Syria.
Targets include those who financially supported Bashar al-Assad's government.
Sanctions cover coastal violence in March and historic violence during the civil war.
Measures aim to address violence perpetrated against civilians in Syria.
Sanctions were announced on December 19.
- Who
- United Kingdom government
- What
- Imposed sanctions on individuals and organizations linked to violence in Syria
- When
- December 19
- Where
- Syria
- Why
- To target those involved in violence against civilians, including supporters of Bashar al-Assad's government
- Sanctioning Country
- United Kingdom
- Targeted Individuals
- Linked to violence in Syria
- Included Support for
- Bashar al-Assad's government
- Violence Context
- Coastal violence in March and civil war
- Sanction Date
- December 19