Britain Removes Four Entries from the Sanctions List Imposed on Syria

The British government announced late Wednesday the removal of four entries from the sanctions list imposed on Syria, clarifying that the move constitutes a technical adjustment aimed at consolidating overlapping designations, rather than a relaxation of the imposed restrictions.

In a statement, the British government said that “the four Syria-related listings were removed because they duplicate sanctions already in force under other UK sanctions regimes,” stressing that the individuals and entities concerned remain subject to asset freezes, travel bans, and other restrictive measures through alternative sanctions frameworks.

The statement added that this step comes as part of broader efforts by London to streamline the sanctions structure and improve clarity for financial institutions, companies, and law enforcement authorities.

The British government emphasized that these adjustments do not represent a change in policy toward Syria, nor do they imply the lifting of accountability measures related to the conflict, affirming that sanctions on Syria remain in place, particularly those linked to human rights violations, acts of repression, and the undermining of regional stability.

Last month, Britain had announced the lifting of sanctions imposed on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab.