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<p>We are gravely concerned about the risks for all the civilian population in Idlib,
regardless of ethnicity or religion, from the threatened military offensive by the
Syrian regime and Russia. The UK supports the urgent diplomatic efforts being made
by Turkey and the UN. We call on the Syrian regime and its backers, Russia and Iran,
to uphold the de-escalation arrangements they have previously agreed, and for all
parties to respect international humanitarian law, including protection of all civilians
without discrimination. We are providing additional humanitarian assistance and medical
support to Idlib. This assistance is distributed on the basis of need, to ensure Syrians
are not discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, or ethnicity.</p>
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