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British wife of ousted Syrian leader Assad 'not welcome in the UK', Lammy says


Published on 2024-12-10 03:41:29 - MSN
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  • The Prime Minister said it was too early to say whether the Government would strip Asma Assad of her British citizenship.

The article discusses the stance of David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary, regarding Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Lammy has stated that Asma al-Assad would not be welcome in the UK due to her involvement with the Assad regime, which has been accused of numerous human rights abuses during the Syrian civil war. Asma, who was born in London, has been sanctioned by the UK for her role in supporting the regime's oppressive actions. Lammy's comments come in the context of ongoing discussions about the Assad family's international status and the potential for war crimes trials. The article also touches on the broader implications of her potential return to the UK, highlighting the political and moral complexities involved.

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