UK imposes sanctions on perpetrators of violence against Syrian civilians

LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - ⁠Britain imposed ⁠sanctions ‍on Friday on individuals and organisations it said were linked ‍to violence perpetrated against civilians in Syria, ​including some who financially supported former president Bashar ​al-Assad's government.

While Britain has eased some sanctions on Syria as the country seeks to rebuild after the ​collapse of the Assad regime a year ago, it said it was ​taking action against those who were trying to undermine peace ‌in the Middle Eastern country.

The government measures announced on Friday are targeted ​at individuals involved in ⁠coastal violence in Syria in March, as well as historic violence ‌committed during the country's civil war, the statement said.

"Accountability and justice for all Syrians ‌is vital to ensure a successful and sustainable political ‌settlement in Syria," foreign minister Yvette Cooper said.

The sanctions, a combination of asset freezes and travel ‍bans, targeted four individuals and three organisations, while two individuals who ⁠gave financial backing to the Assad regime are also being sanctioned.

(Reporting by William James; writing by Muvija M and Sarah Young Editing by Gareth Jones)

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