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<p>The British Government has conducted an impact assessment for each listing under
the EU Syria sanctions regime. These assessments were most recently considered collectively
ahead of an EU annual review which concluded in June. The EU Syria sanctions regime
prohibits the export of oil from Syria and support to that industry; and prohibits
making economic resources (which may include oil) available to any designated person
or entity. Exemptions and licences apply to this sanctions regime, in order to minimise
any detrimental effects on ordinary Syrians, including to facilitate delivery of humanitarian
aid. However, Syrians continue to suffer the Assad regime's economic mismanagement,
for which the regime blames international sanctions. Sanctions remain a key lever
to press the regime to engage seriously with the political process.</p>
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