Japan Lifts Further Sanctions on Syrian Entities

Japan’s government has announced the removal of some sanctions affecting a number of entities in Syria, easing measures imposed on the former government of Bashar al-Assad and those linked to it.

The decision covers part of the asset-freezing measures and other restrictions targeting the former president’s government, as well as associated individuals and entities.

The Japanese government cited subsequent developments in the situation surrounding Syria as the basis for the move.

The announcement describes a partial easing of the sanctions, rather than a blanket removal of the restrictions. The summary provided did not identify the entities affected or specify which other measures were lifted.