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<p>President Assad retains control of some key areas for the Syrian government but
is losing ground to ISIL and a range of armed opposition groups across the country.
Assad continues to defy the international community through his barbaric actions,
including using artillery and barrel bombs against civilians, some containing chlorine.</p><p>The
UK has been at the forefront of the response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
A political transition as set out in the Geneva communique is more vital than ever.
We will be working with the UN Special Envoy and others to help push forward a political
process, helping create the right conditions on the ground by supporting the moderate
opposition and putting Assad's regime under pressure.</p>
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