Written question asked by Rupa Huq (Labour) on Friday, 23 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 29 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Syria: Kurds
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with her Syrian counterpart on the representation of Kurdish people in the Syrian Government.
- Answer
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The Foreign Secretary spoke to Foreign Minister al Shaibani on 20 January to urge the Syrian Government to uphold the ceasefire in North-East Syria, halt further violence, and protect Kurdish rights. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, including the Kurdish community, both publicly and as part of our engagement with the Syrian Government.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 108008
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Politics and government Syria Kurds
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- 2026-03-18 11:10:50 +0000
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