UK statement on developments in Syria

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said:

“Following recent developments in Syria, we urge all parties to protect civilian lives and infrastructure to prevent further suffering, the displacement of vulnerable people, and disruption to essential humanitarian aid. 

“We reiterate our call for a Syrian-led political solution to the conflict. The Assad regime has created the conditions for the current escalation through its ongoing refusal to engage in a political process and its reliance on Russia and Iran. The regime and all actors in Syria’s conflict must support and engage with negotiations as called for in UNSCR 2254.”