0h 5min, dec 19, 2025 y - UK Sanctions Militia Groups

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The UK has announced sanctions against militia leaders and groups it says were involved in violence against civilians in Syria.

Three groups and four commanders have had their assets frozen over their involvement in suspected atrocities during clashes in coastal regions which saw about 1,400 killed earlier this year, as well as during the Syrian civil war, the Foreign Office said.

Two businessmen will also face sanctions over their financial support for ex-President Bashar al-Assad's regime.

"Accountability and justice for all Syrians is vital to ensure a successful and sustainable political settlement" following the sudden downfall of Assad's rule in 2024, the foreign secretary said.

"These designations send a clear message to those who seek to undermine the peaceful and prosperous future of all Syrians," Yvette Cooper added.

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