UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry

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Britain Lifts Sanctions on Syrian Security Agencies

The move, which is intended to allow Syria’s new leaders the chance to rebuild, follows Britain’s earlier easing of sanctions on Syrian energy companies and the central bank.

UK lifts sanctions on Syrian defence ministry

Restrictions are also being eased on the financial services and energy sectors to help investment.

Reuters: The British government has lifted sanctions on Syrian defense, interior, and intelligence ministries/agencies