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☷Announcement of Additional Visa Restriction Targets for Individuals Involved in the Repression of Syrians United States Department of State
U.S. Department of State ( By Press Release office)
Mar 31,2024
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This month marked 13 years since the Assad regime started violently suppressing peaceful protests in Syria . They have done terrible things , like committing war crimes and crimes against humanity . In December 2023 , Secretary Blinken announced a new visa restriction policy that would apply to current and former Syrian government officials and others who are believed to be involved in the repression of Syrians . Today , the Secretary is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on 10 government officials and their families for their serious human rights abuses . This is in addition to the 11 Syrian regime officials and their families who were already subject to visa restrictions announced in December 2023 . The United States is determined to hold those responsible for the repression of Syrians accountable and seek justice for the victims . We won ' t have normal relations with the Assad regime unless there is real progress towards a lasting political solution that aligns with UNSCR 2254 . We continue to support the Syrian people in their peaceful demands for freedom and dignity , and we will keep pursuing visa restrictions against regime officials and others who oppress Syrians .
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