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<p>We are gravely concerned about the political and humanitarian situation in Syria,
particularly in Idlib as a result of regime and Russian military action. As of 12
February, the UN reports that at least 832,000 people have been displaced since 1
December 2019, and many more are at risk of imminent further displacement. We are
calling on all parties to adhere to previously agreed ceasefires and abide by their
obligations under international humanitarian law. The former Minister for the Middle
East and North Africa discussed the crisis in north-west Syria with Turkish counterparts
as well as UN agencies and humanitarian NGOs, during a visit to Turkey on 5-6 February.
We are committed to supporting the victims of this appalling conflict. The Syria crisis
has been the UK's biggest ever humanitarian response, with the UK committing £2.81bn
of support to Syria and the region since 2012, including a commitment of £400m at
the Brussels III Conference in 2019.</p>
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