Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Syria: Yazidis

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Written Statement of 29 April 2026 on Syria, HCWS1552, what recent discussions her Department has had with the Syrian Government, the Syrian Democratic Forces and international partners on preserving evidence relating to Daesh crimes against Yazidis and other religious minorities following the closure of al-Hol camp.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 12 February in response to Question HL13863. In my meeting with President Al Sharaa and Foreign Minister Al Shaibani on 31 March, I pressed UK concerns on human rights and securing justice for all Syrians. The Attorney General also offered UK support on transitional justice and accountability for crimes committed during Syria's civil war and the actions of the brutal Assad regime.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1926
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Syria
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Syria Yazidis
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk