UK sanctions individuals, organization over violations in Iran

LONDON, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The UK announced on Monday that it had sanctioned 10 individuals and one organization over human rights violations in Iran.
The sanctions are aimed at holding the Iranian authorities accountable over a "number of serious human rights violations." In a statement, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said, "We committed to bringing forward sanctions and warned the Iranian regime of further measures." "We were clear that we would hold the Iranian authorities to account - and today's package does just that," she added.
The 10 targeted individuals will have their assets frozen and will be banned from travel to the UK. The organization included in the list is sanctioned for its "prominent role in policing protests in Iran" and will have its assets frozen. (end) gta.gb