UK updates Syria sanctions to aid reconstruction, easing restrictions on finance and energy sectors, while keeping penalties on Assad-linked figures tied to human rights abuses and illicit trade

With the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the UK recognizes the need to assist in rebuilding Syria’s economy and infrastructure, which have been severely damaged by years of conflict. By easing these sanctions, the UK aims to facilitate essential investments in Syria’s energy and financial systems, helping to stabilize the country…