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David Cameron made a statement to the House on refugees from Syria and counter-terrorism.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Latest UN report shows appalling human rights violations in Syria.
Minister for the Middle East condemns ISIL’s destruction of the historic temple of Baalshamin in Syria’s Palmyra
Tobias Ellwood remembers those affected in the Assad regime's attack in Ghouta
Minister for the Middle East welcomes today’s UN Security Council vote to investigate responsibility of chemical weapons use in Syria
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood marks one year since Yazidi plight on Mount Sinjar at the hands of ISIL.
In a briefing to the UN Security Council today the UN Special Envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, announced his intention to establish Syrian led working groups and an international contact group as a means of finding a way …
Foreign Secretary condemns suicide attack in Suruç and offers condolences to the families of those affected.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 29th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, South Sudan, Belarus, Ukraine, discrimination and violence against women
Foreign Secretary underlines UK contribution to efforts to defeat ISIL in Iraq and reasserts UK Government's longstanding view that Assad is an ISIL recruiting sergeant.
ISIL’s violent actions have caused humanitarian crises and human suffering. Watch our animation on the Global Coalition of 63 nations working to degrade and destroy ISIL.
Philip Hammond condemns apparent barrel bomb attacks in Syria which have killed and injured more innocent civilians
FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood praises UK role in “extraordinary international effort to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons programme.”
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood calls ISIL presence in Palmyra a tragedy
New video footage, filmed from inside a helicopter, shows Syrian regime aircrew lighting and dropping barrel bombs.
UK deeply concerned by situation in Yarmouk refugee camp and calls on all involved to protect civilians.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief
Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.
Foreign Office Minister highlights need to hold human rights violators to account in Syria.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond calls for investigation into reports of further chemical attacks in Syria.
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