The asset freezing measures against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Enes Hasan Khattab, who are on the sanctions list of the United Nations Security Council, were officially lifted by the Presidential Decree No. 10539 of the Official Gazette dated November 8, 2025. This decision is considered a critical step in Turkey’s compliance process with the UN sanctions mechanism.

1. What Does Presidential Decree No. 10539 Contain?

The decree states that, within the scope of compliance with the UN Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1988 (2011), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015):

• Abu Mohammed Al-Jawlani (Ahmed al-Sharaa)
• Anas Hasan Khattab

It has been stated that the provisions of the persons named in the asset freezing list attached to the Decree of the Council of Ministers No. 2013/5428 have been repealed.

These individuals are no longer subject to asset freezing measures in Turkey.

The lifting of the measures was carried out after the UN Security Council removed the names in question from the current list.

2. Official Duties of the Individuals Subject to the Measure, as Stated in Open Sources

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2.1. Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammed Al-Jawlani)

→ According to publicly available sources:

• President of Syria since 2025

In addition, news that the US and the UN have removed al-Sharaa from some sanctions lists has been widely reported in the international media.

2.2. Enes (Anas) Hasan Khattab

→ According to publicly available sources:

• Syrian Minister of Interior

It is stated in international news sources that Khattab plays a high-level role within the political structure.

3. Legal Consequences of Lifting the Asset Measure for Turkey

With decree numbered 10539 in Turkey:

✔ Blockages on Bank and Financial Assets are Lifted.

Measures applied by MASAK (Financial Crimes Investigation Board) are terminated.

✔ Restrictions on the Disposal of Real Estate are Lifted.

✔ since the Measure Has been Lifted, the Sanctions under Law No. 6415 are No Longer Applied.

✔ Public Institutions Establish Processes Compatible with the UN Update.

This process is entirely based on the systematic reflection of the UN Security Council resolutions into Turkish domestic law.

4. Lawsuits That Can Be Filed Against the Decision

Against decision numbered 10539:

• An annulment action may be filed with the Council of State within 60 days. (Council of State Law No. 2575, art. 24 and Administrative Procedure Law No. 2577, art. 7)

This period begins on November 8, 2025, the date the decision was published in the Official Gazette.

5. Entry into Force and Execution

• The decision entered into force on the date of its publication.
• The Minister of Treasury and Finance is responsible for the execution of the decision.

6. Assessment: Regional and Legal Significance

This decision:

• Reflection of the change in the UN sanctions regime on Turkey,
• International developments regarding the new political structure in Syria,
• Updating global mechanisms for the prevention of the financing of terrorism,
• Simultaneous implementation of Turkey’s international obligations

is an important development in terms of.

It is being carefully monitored both in terms of international diplomatic balances and the current structure of sanctions law.

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