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<p>We are deeply concerned about the situation in Idlib, North West Syria, as a result
of the ongoing offensive by the Syrian regime and Russia. We are calling on all parties
to adhere to previously agreed ceasefires and abide by their obligations under International
Humanitarian Law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, particularly UN Security
Council resolution 2254, which calls for a nationwide ceasefire as part of a political
process to end the conflict. We have repeatedly raised the issue at the UN Security
Council, and called an emergency session on Idlib on 6 February.</p><p>In financial
year 2019/20, the Department for International Development allocated £118 million
to projects implemented by organisations delivering aid cross-border primarily into
North West Syria, including Idlib. This support has helped to provide hundreds of
thousands of vulnerable people with food, clean water, shelter and healthcare, including
mental health support. UK aid is helping to support protection of civilians in Idlib,
including an early warning system to alert civilians of airstrikes and support to
emergency search and rescue teams.</p>
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