Caroline Monaghan

British diplomat with @FCDOGovUK. Working on 🇸🇾 from 🇱🇧. Formerly in 🇮🇶 #67 countries and counting. Views my own

[UK Special Representative for Syria @UKSyriaRep]

كل عيد أضحى وأنتم بخير 🇬🇧🇸🇾

[UK Special Representative for Syria @UKSyriaRep]

Important report and findings for justice and accountability in Syria.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

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.

[Bahar Organization @thebaharngo]

A delegation from the #UK Foreign Office (#FCDO) visited #Bahar_Organization in #Damascus on 26 Nov .
The visit focused on #UK-funded projects in #Syria, future support opportunities, and the vital role of civil society in strengthening stability and #social_cohesion.
#Bahar emphasized the need to shift from #emergency aid to #sustainable programs that #empower local #communities.

@FCDOGovUK
@UKforSyria
@UKSyriaRep
@FCDOArabic

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

Even when I took this job, I wasn’t sure I’d be visiting Syria any time soon. Great to be back in #Damascus! 🇸🇾

[UK Special Representative for Syria @UKSyriaRep]

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.

[وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية @syrianmofaex]

وزير الخارجية والمغتربين في أول زيارة رسمية للمملكة المتحدة

[وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية @syrianmofaex]

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.

[UK Special Representative for Syria @UKSyriaRep]

We pause to remember #RemembranceDay

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

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.

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

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.

[Hamish Falconer MP @HFalconerMP]

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.

[UK Special Representative for Syria @UKSyriaRep]

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.

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

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.

[UK Special Representative for Syria @UKSyriaRep]

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.

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

@aveeenkarim @RudawEnglish Proud of you!

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

First week back in the office after my time with @ukinerbil and the sun is shining on the @FCDOGovUK. Looking forwards to getting stuck back in!

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

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

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

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

[Caroline Monaghan @cs_monaghan]

And of course no time spent in Erbil would be complete without the mandatory #Citadel photo! 🧵 5/6