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Britain Lifts Asset Freezes Amid Shifting Syria Dynamics

4/24/2025

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Britain has taken a significant step by lifting asset freezes on Syria's defense and interior ministries, as well as several intelligence agencies, signaling a shift in its approach after Bashar al-Assad's ousting. This move highlights the evolving landscape in Syria after more than 13 years of turmoil, even as sanctions against Assad's regime remain firmly in place.

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Britain has taken a significant step by lifting asset freezes on Syria's defense and interior ministries, as well as several intelligence agencies, signaling a shift in its approach after Bashar al-Assad's ousting. This move highlights the evolving landscape in Syria after more than 13 years of turmoil, even as sanctions against Assad's regime remain firmly in place.