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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 August 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 August 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Syria: Turkey

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that at least 13 civilians have recently been kidnapped by militants supported by Turkey in the Afrin province of Syria; and what plans they have to discuss such reports with the government of Turkey.

Answer

We have not received reports of this incident. We regularly discuss the situation in Syria with the Government of Turkey, and have made clear to Turkey the importance we attach to protection of civilians in Afrin.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL17406
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Civilians Abduction Turkey Syria
Link
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