Sep. 22 2023
Source Page: UN HRC54: UK Statement on SyriaFound: UN HRC54: UK Statement on Syria
Oct. 16 2023
Source Page: Ministerial Statement: 10 years on, Syria remains in breach of the Chemical Weapons ConventionFound: Ministerial Statement: 10 years on, Syria remains in breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Nov. 28 2023
Source Page: The worsening situation in Syria should remind us of the need for a viable political process: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilFound: The worsening situation in Syria should remind us of the need for a viable political process: UK statement
Sep. 22 2023
Source Page: UN HRC54: Joint Statement on SyriaFound: UN HRC54: Joint Statement on Syria
Asked by: Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has made an assessment of the implications for his policies of the car bombing in Azaz on 30 March 2024.
Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Government remains concerned by the increased violence in north-west Syria in recent months, particularly since October 2023. The escalating violence is causing immense suffering to the civilian population. We call on all parties to de-escalate. We continue to press - including at the UN Security Council - for progress in the UN-facilitated political process. Only a political settlement in line with UN Security Council resolution 2254 can deliver a lasting peace for Syria.
Asked by: Kate Osamor (Independent - Edmonton)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what discussions he has had with his Turkish counterpart on the attacks in north-east Syria.
Answered by Leo Docherty - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for the Armed Forces)
As a close NATO ally, we regularly engage the Turkish Government on regional stability, including in Syria. The former Foreign Secretary and I (Minister for Europe) discussed this issue with Turkish counterparts during visits to Ankara in September and November respectively. The UK recognises Turkey's legitimate security interests in the region but encourages restraint from activity that could lead to further destabilisation or civilian loss of life. Security and stability in the region are necessary to prevent worsening of the already serious humanitarian situation in northern Syria and enable the Global Coalition and its partners to continue the fight against Daesh.
Oct. 30 2023
Source Page: Aid and political solutions are needed to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK statement at the UN Security CouncilFound: Aid and political solutions are needed to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Syria: UK statement at
Asked by: Derek Thomas (Conservative - St Ives)
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps he is taking to help support (a) victims of violence, (b) protesters, (c) detainees and (d) missing persons in Syria.
Answered by David Rutley - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK continues to draw international attention to Syria at the UN Security Council, condemning human rights violations, the deepening humanitarian crisis, and the use of violence and torture against peaceful protestors and detainees. The UK welcomes the 29 June 2023 UN General Assembly resolution, which established the Independent Institution on Missing Persons (IIMP). The IIMP will seek to clarify the fate and location of missing persons and support survivors. Since 2012, the UK has contributed over £14 million to support Syrian and international efforts to gather evidence of human rights abuses and violations and hold those responsible to account.
Jul. 17 2023
Source Page: UK–Syria development partnership summaryFound: UK–Syria development partnership summary
Asked by: James Wild (Conservative - North West Norfolk)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) flying hours and (b) air strikes have been conducted by UK armed forces against Daesh in (a) Iraq and (b) Syria in each of the last 12 months.
Answered by James Heappey
There have been three air strikes conducted by UK Armed Forces against Daesh in Iraq and Syria in the last 12 months (two in Iraq and one in Syria). The combined flying hours of Reaper, Typhoon and Voyager during from November 2022 – November 2023 were 16,255 (Reaper: 6,940; Typhoon: 6,314; and Voyager: 2,999). As the data concerns operational activity, figures may be updated in the future.