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Situation in Syria

International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell speaks to ICRC about the situation in Syria

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Department for International Development and The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
Published
11 June 2011
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11 June 2011

Today International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell said:

“Britain is deeply concerned about the situation in Syria. I have this morning spoken to the Head of the ICRC and made clear the UK fully backs his call for immediate access to all those affected by violence and in need. The ICRC must be allowed to reach vulnerable people without delay.”

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Published 11 June 2011