Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 104740

Syria: Armed Conflict

Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support de-escalation between the Syrian transitional Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
The UK welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Aleppo between the Syrian Government and the Syrian Democratic Forces. We are concerned by reports of further violence. It is vital that all parties now focus on de-escalation, the protection of civilians...

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