Written questions

Syria: Armed Conflict

Commons · Question 104740 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Rupa Huq

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

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 20 Jan 2026

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...