Written question asked by Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Syria: Armed Conflict

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking through diplomatic channels to ensure accountability for attacks on civilian populations in North-East Syria.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the Written Ministerial Statement I made to the House on 28 January 2026. I can assure her that we continue to raise the protection of Kurdish civilians and other minority communities, as well as the importance of accountability and rule of law, as a constant subject of concern with the Syrian Government. On 27 February I spoke to Foreign Minister al-Shaibani and raised with him directly my concerns around the humanitarian situation in Kobane and the internally displaced persons camps. I also recently met with members of the UK Kurdish community to discuss their views on the 30 January agreement and their hopes for the future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 120234
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Syria
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Accountability Armed conflict Civilians Diplomatic relations Syria
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