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<p>We are closely following developments in Afrin in north-western Syria, and the
Foreign Secretary and other Ministers are in regular contact with their Turkish counterparts.
We have called for the protection of civilians. While recognising Turkey's legitimate
interest in the security of its borders, it remains in our shared interest to focus
on achieving a political settlement that ends the war in Syria, provides stability
for all Syrians and the wider region, and secures the enduring defeat of Daesh. We
have urged the Turkish government to use the current pause in operations to allow
for delivery of humanitarian aid, in line with UNSCR 2401 and in accordance with applicable
international law.</p>
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