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<p>The situation in Northeast Syria remains very fluid, and we are continually adjusting
our assessment of the current impact on the humanitarian situation in the region at
this stage.</p><p> </p><p>The ongoing military action on the ground is having an impact
on the humanitarian response. Many NGOs have already had to withdraw staff, and some
have suspended activities altogether. This is very concerning, and we are discussing
closely with our NGO partners and the UN. The Secretary of State has been in touch
with Sir Mark Lowcock, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, and other UN officials.</p><p>
</p><p>We have allocated £40 million this financial year for our NGO and UN partners
operating in Northeast Syria. Our funding is focused on providing vital food, water,
shelter and healthcare. We have been in close dialogue with our partners to ensure
that they have the flexibility to utilise this funding to meet immediate needs arising
from the current military action in the region. We are assured that they do, but will
keep this under review, given the fluidity of the situation and the significant access
constraints for humanitarian actors on the ground.</p>
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