Due to reported missile attacks, British nationals in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates should immediately shelter in place.
Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.
On the International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Chemical Warfare, I stand in Douma - a city scarred by Assad’s chemical attacks - to honour the victims and reaffirm the UK’s unwavering commitment to accountability.
No impunity for chemical weapons. Ever.
وزير الخارجية والمغتربين السيد أسعد حسن الشيباني يرفع علم الجمهورية العربية السورية فوق مبنى السفارة السورية في العاصمة البريطانية لندن، إيذانًا باستئناف عملها الرسمي بعد إغلاقها 14 عامًا.
Delivery of a first convoy of aid to As-Sweida from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent - including supplies from the UN - is a welcome and desperately needed first step, but much more relief is needed. Our teams in country and HQ are mobilised to move as much as we can.
Horrified by the violence in Southern Syria. A sustainable ceasefire is vital.
I spoke to Syrian Foreign Minister @AsaadHshaibani yesterday as part of UK efforts to urge a peaceful resolution.
We want to see the fighting ended, civilians protected and humanitarian access enabled.
Alarmed by escalating scenes in Syria. We want to see civilians protected and the ceasefire upheld, with those responsible for violence in Suwayda held to account.
Israel's attacks in Damascus risks destabilising the country. Syria's sovereignty must be respected.
Landmark event this week in Geneva. Syrian Commissioners for Transitional Justice & Missing Persons together with @TheICTJ, convened Syrian civil society and the international community. Glad to be there & look forward to supporting Syrian efforts on these crucial files.
Pleased to attend @SyriaCivilDef General Assembly Meeting yesterday in Damascus and learn of their momentous decision to transition activities to the Syrian Government. A promise made in 2014, a promise delivered with 🇬🇧 support.
Huge news from the White Helmets. 🇬🇧 has supported the WH for more than a decade and I’m immensely proud of this partnership. I have witnessed their volunteers' bravery through war and natural disasters. We remain committed to supporting the WH as it embarks on its transition.
I’ve still got a lot to explore and some wonderful friends to visit, so I know I’ll be back. So not a ‘goodbye’, but a ‘see you soon’. Sor supas #twitterkurds 🧵 6/6
My year with @ukinerbil has come to an end. It has been a real privilege to serve 🇬🇧 in the #KRI. But how do you say goodbye to somewhere that’s been home for the last year?! By saying see you soon. So for now, some highlights of the last year…🧵 1/6