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US on cusp of sanctioning Assad, Russia and Iran for Syrian war crimes
The New Arab & agencies

It would include sanctions on other governments - such as Iran and Russia - who have aided Syria’s military or contributes to the reconstruction of Syria.

The US will sanction Bashar Al-Assad, Russia and Iran for Syrian war crimes, as landmark legislation that is on the brink of being passed in Congress.

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Congress added to it the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019, which authorises the use of sanctions on Syrian regime officials, and military and government leaders thought to be responsible for the horrendous war crimes committed against civilians in the country.

Read more at: https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2019/12/12/us-to-sanction-assad-and-allies-for-war-crimes