The Syrian regime has recently expanded its sanctions list to include 597 people and 195 organizations, both inside and outside Syria. Among those added to the list are Turkish President Erdogan and former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
The updated list, released on July 11th, targets individuals and entities allegedly involved in financing “terrorist” activities or money laundering. The Committee for Freezing the Funds of Individuals and Entities (CFFIE) is responsible for implementing these sanctions.
Despite Erdogan’s government attempting to reconcile with Assad’s regime, he has now been included on their sanctions list. This move highlights the ongoing tensions in the region and the complexities of international relations.
The Syrian conflict, which began in 2011, has led to widespread violence and atrocities against civilians. As a result, the regime has faced international sanctions from the UN, the EU, the UK, and the US for war crimes and human rights violations.
The addition of high-profile figures like Erdogan and Hariri to the sanctions list is a significant development in the ongoing political landscape of the Middle East.