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3 August 2018 — Press release

UK responds to Syrian Regime releasing names of deaths in detention

Syrian civil society organisations have reported that the Asad regime has begun to release the names of Syrians who have died in regime detention facilities.

27 June 2018 — Speech

Addressing the political situation in Syria

Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Syria.

22 June 2018 — Press release

UK responds to reports of regime incursions in southern Syria

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has released a statement following reports of air and artillery attacks by the Asad regime in south-west Syria.

22 June 2018 — Government response

Russian briefing on Syria chemical weapons use, 21 June 2018: UK response

The British Embassy Moscow attended a briefing by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on chemical weapons in Syria.

22 May 2018 — Speech

Acting within the core Security Council mandate to protect civilian populations affected by conflict

Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians and...

Latest

1. US, UK, France statement on the chemical weapons attack in Syria

   • published 21 August 2018
   • Press release

2. New UK help to protect millions at risk from deadly airstrikes in North West Syria

   • published 17 August 2018
   • Press release

3. Lord Ahmad's Human Rights speech

   • published 3 August 2018
   • Speech

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Our mission

The UK has suspended all services of the British Embassy in Damascus and all diplomatic personnel have been withdrawn from Syria. From outside the country, the UK continues to work for a political solution that would establish a democratic Syria and lasting stability for all Syrians.

We have condemned the brutal violence of the Asad regime and support diplomatic efforts to end the suffering and establish political transition. This includes support for the Syrian Negotiation Commission (SNC), an organisation representing the moderate opposition.

We are supporting diplomatic efforts that lead to an end to violence and to a process of genuine political transition - as well as investigations into the desperate human rights situation. The UK is also providing almost £2.71 billion in response to the humanitarian crisis inside Syria and neighbouring countries.

For further information on development see DFID Syria Crisis Response (including Turkey).

Documents

Our announcements

1. US, UK, France statement on the chemical weapons attack in Syria

   • 21 August 2018
   • Press release

2. New UK help to protect millions at risk from deadly airstrikes in North West Syria

   • 17 August 2018
   • Press release

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Our publications

1. DFID Syria (including Turkey) Profile: July 2018

   • 9 July 2018
   • Policy paper

2. DFID response to ICAI recommendations on: the UK’s humanitarian support to Syria

   • 5 July 2018
   • Independent report

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Our statistics

1. Factsheet: The UK's non-humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis

   • 1 December 2015
   • Official Statistics

2. Factsheet: the UK's non-humanitarian aid response to the Syria crisis

   • 29 October 2015
   • Official Statistics

See all our statistics