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<p>The UK does not supply weapons to anyone in Syria, and we have played a major role
in trying to prevent both the regime and extremists in Syria from acquiring weapons.
<br><br>UN sanctions require that no states, groups or individuals may make available
arms or funds to designated groups or individuals. In February 2015 the UN Security
Council unanimously adopted UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2199, which the
British Government co-sponsored. UNSCR 2199 specifically targets the fund raising
methods used by Al-Qaida and its affiliates operating in Syria and Iraq. <br><br>The
UK is also at the forefront of efforts to broaden the EU Syria sanctions regime, which
limits the regime's access to funding. This year the EU has listed 24 new Syrian regime
ministers who are jointly responsible for the regime’s reprehensible policies. There
are several EU-Syria trade embargoes currently in place, including prohibiting exportation
of chemical weapons (and precursors) and luxury goods to Syria, importation of oil
from Syria and access to EU financial institutions. <br><br>We will work hard to sustain
these efforts.</p>
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