The Syrian British Consortium was pleased to coordinate a meeting between members of the Syrian community in Manchester and Hamish Falconer MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan at the FCDO, as well as Labour parliamentary candidate for Gorton and Denton, Angeliki Stogia. The discussion revolved around some of the priority issues for the Syrian…
From Armed Conflict to Legal and Institutional Resolution 28 January 2026 1. Purpose of the Briefing This briefing informs UK Members of Parliament of recent developments in Syria involving the Syrian government, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and Kurdish-majority areas. It provides contextual clarification and outlines implications for UK policy in light of a changed legal and security framework. 2. Summary…
22 January 2026 Dear Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, We are the Syrian British Consortium, a UK-based Syrian advocacy body that has long worked towards building a democratic, inclusive, and free Syria. We have taken note of your 12 January letter to the Foreign Secretary regarding recent developments in the country and the situation of Kurdish communities. While we agree that…
UK Syrians Celebrate Ceasefire Agreement in Northeast Syria between the Government and Syrian Democratic Forces Syrians across the UK celebrate the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is set to place control of Syria’s northeastern provinces in the hands of the State. The Syrian British Consortium welcomes this step towards the total unification of…
Statement on the Military Developments in Raqqa Governorate The Syrian British Consortium (SBC) is closely following the recent military developments in Raqqa Governorate and expresses its hope that the liberation of the province will constitute a positive step towards the restoration of Syria’s territorial unity. The SBC emphasises the importance of addressing developments on the ground with rationality and responsibility, in a…
The Syrian British Consortium (SBC) welcomes the ceasefire announced today by the Syrian Government in Aleppo following clashes with armed groups that were controlling the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighbourhoods. This development represents an important step toward protecting civilian lives, enabling the safe return of displaced people to their homes and communities, and preserving Syria’s social fabric. SBC further renews its call…
The Syrian British Consortium (SBC) strongly condemns the attacks carried out on Monday evening by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, which resulted in the deaths of three civilians, left fifteen others wounded, including two children and two members of the Syrian Civil Defence, and forced families to flee their homes. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the…
SBC Congratulates on the Repeal of the Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria The Syrian British Consortium welcomes the positive news regarding the lifting of the Caesar Act. This significant development follows sustained, intensive diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Syrian Interim Government, alongside the constructive support of friendly states in the region, foremost among them the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the…
Election of a New Board of Directors for the Syrian British Consortium Following the fall of the Assad regime last year, the Syrian British Consortium (SBC) opened membership to its General Assembly in a move aimed at broadening engagement in Syrian political affairs in both the United Kingdom and Syria. Membership applications have been accepted since April, and membership remains open to…