Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 30057

Syria: Kurds

Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 13 February 2025

Question

Fabian Hamilton

LabourLeeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the safety of the Syrian Kurdish population in Northeast Syria.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
We are concerned by increased tensions in northern Syria and the impact this may have on civilians and stability in the region. Our priority is de-escalation, and we are in regular contact with both Turkey and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to this en...

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