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<p>We discuss the situation in Syria regularly with international counterparts, and
these discussions often cover allegations of atrocities being committed in Syria.
These were raised most recently in the UN Security Council on Saturday 8 October,
when Russia vetoed the proposed UNSC resolution calling for an end to the bombardment
of Aleppo. As the Foreign Secretary my right hon. Friend the member for Uxbridge and
South Ruislip (Boris Johnson) has said, including in the House of Commons on 11 October,
deliberate targeting of civilians or humanitarian personnel would be a war crime.
The attack on a UN aid convoy near Aleppo on 19 September was a clear violation of
the most basic of humanitarian principles. Russia appears to be partnering with the
Syrian regime in the attacks on Aleppo which are causing large numbers of civilian
casualties. It is crucial that these incidents are properly investigated.</p>
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