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<p>As a matter of general policy, we provide consular assistance to British Nationals
not UK residents. The UK has no consular presence within Syria from which to provide
assistance. This makes it difficult to help but we will take a case-by-case approach
to any requests for assistance. Outside of Syria, we would of course respond to requests
for consular assistance regarding British children, subject to national security concerns.</p><p>Our
advice to any British national abroad who needs emergency help from the British Government
is to contact the nearest British Embassy or Consulate, which in this case will be
outside Syria. If a minor is unable to do so, a request can be made on their behalf.
British nationals can also call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London
24 hours a day 7 days a week. The number is clearly advertised on FCO Syria Travel
Advice pages.</p><p> </p>
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