EU imposes travel ban on Syrian president’s wife
Damascus, 23 Mar – (ANA) - EU foreign ministers have imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on the UK-born wife of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and other family members, diplomats say.
Asma al-Assad is among 12 people added to the sanctions list, which already includes her husband.
The ban cannot stop her from travelling to the UK, British officials say.
Anti-government activists accuse the regime of killing thousands of protesters over the past year.
In recent weeks, the Damascus government has stepped up its efforts to crush pockets of rebellion in cities including Homs and Hama.
Every day, activists report dozens of deaths and more protests.
Mr Assad has promised political reform, but observers and his opponents have dismissed his plans as window-dressing. (ANA)
FA/ANA/23 March 2012-----------