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<p>The UK is extremely concerned about the continued escalation of violence in northern
Hama and southern Idlib, which has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, including
approximately 100,000 children. We are appalled by the Regime and Russia’s senseless
attacks on civilian infrastructure, with at least 50 schools, 35 health facilities
and eight water stations reportedly damaged or destroyed.</p><p> </p><p>DFID remains
committed to helping to alleviate the suffering of the affected civilian population.
Last year alone, we provided over £80 million of support to Idlib and surrounding
areas, and we are continuing our support this year too. Our UN and NGO partners are
working tirelessly to meet growing needs among displaced people through distributing
essential items such as food, water and medicines. In addition to humanitarian assistance,
the UK continues to use our position on the UN Security Council to call out the regime
and Russia in the strongest possible terms for the continued attacks on civilian infrastructure,
which clearly violate international law.</p>
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