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On 28 October 2025, the FCDO will publish UK humanitarian aid and spend in Syria statistics covering April 2024 to March 2025.
Pre-release announcement: on 28 October 2025, the FCDO will publish UK…
The British Embassy in Damascus is unable to provide any consular assistance as operations have been suspended and diplomatic personnel have been withdrawn.
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
The Foreign Secretary made a statement to parliament on the Middle East
The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, gave a speech outlining the UK’s approach to freedom of religion or belief at a recent event held at the FCDO
The UK government has pledged up to £160 million in aid to help stabilise Syria following the fall of the Assad regime.
The Foreign Secretary has visited Syria to renew our diplomatic relationship, 8 months on from the collapse of Assad's regime.
This week the Prime Minister announced that the UK will resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees during this Parliament. Here's how you can help.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Minister for the Middle East visited Syria to reiterate UK support for political transition, with a focus on security and accountability
UK announces £50 million package of international aid to help the most vulnerable Syrians, including refugees across the region.
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