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<p>We are deeply concerned about the situation in Idlib, north-west Syria, as a result
of the ongoing offensive by the Syrian regime and Russia. We are calling on all parties
to adhere to previously agreed ceasefires and abide by their obligations under International
Humanitarian Law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly UNSCR
2254, which calls for a nationwide ceasefire as part of a political process to end
the conflict.</p><p>We have repeatedly raised the issue at the UN Security Council
and called an emergency session on Idlib on 6 February. The Prime Minister discussed
the situation in Idlib with President Erdogan, President Macron and Chancellor Merkel
at their meeting on 3 December 2019. I discussed Idlib with Turkish counterparts during
a visit to Turkey on 5-6 February and with Special Envoys of the Small Group on Syria
(comprising Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the
United States) on 28 January. Officials have also raised our concerns with Russian
counterparts. We have repeatedly condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure, including
schools and medical facilities. We strongly supported the UN Secretary General's establishment
of a Board of Inquiry to investigate such attacks and have called for the results
of this inquiry to be made public when released.</p>
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