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SBC is Welcoming the Aleppo Ceasefire & Reaffirming Syria’s Unity and Sovereignty
Posted on09/01/2026 12:25 pm09/01/2026 12:27 pm

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…

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Statement by the Syrian British Consortium on the SDF’s Attack Against Aleppo
Posted on23/12/2025 12:55 pm23/12/2025 12:57 pm

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…

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SBC Congratulates on the Repeal of the Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria
Posted on20/12/2025 11:07 am22/12/2025 10:07 am

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…

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Advocacy Team | Events

Election of a New Board of Directors for the Syrian British Consortium
Posted on16/12/2025 12:01 pm22/12/2025 12:46 pm

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…

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Press Release: UK Syrians Commemorate a Year of Liberation
Posted on08/12/2025 11:28 am17/12/2025 2:51 pm

UK Syrians Commemorate a Year of Liberation 8 December 2025 [Event details for celebrations on 8 December found below] Syrian communities across the UK commemorate one year since Syria’s liberation from Bashar Assad’s rule. On 8 December 2024, Assad was ousted following an eleven-day military offensive that brought an end to more than fifty years of authoritarian rule under the…

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Statement: Condemning the Israeli Attacks on Beit Jinn
Posted on28/11/2025 11:19 am28/11/2025 11:46 am

The Syrian British Consortium strongly condemns the recent Israeli attacks on Syrian territory in Beit Jinn, which resulted in the killing of thirteen people and the injury of two children. These attacks represent a continuation of recurrent violations that undermine Syrian sovereignty and constitute a clear act of provocation. The Syrian British Consortium calls on the United Kingdom and the international…

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SBC Participation in the 25th Anniversary of the WPSecurity Agenda at the FCDO
Posted on25/11/2025 3:04 pm17/12/2025 3:33 pm

SBC Participation in the 25th Anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda SBC member Soha Alakraa participated as a speaker in an event marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), attended by the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, and Her Royal Highness Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh….

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Statement: Recent Amendments to the UK Asylum Policy
Posted on17/11/2025 4:17 pm18/11/2025 2:02 pm

Following the changes announced today by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood regarding asylum laws, Syrian asylum seekers remain stranded awaiting decisions on their claims. Furthermore, many others have been waiting for more than a year for rulings on their applications for permanent residency after their five-year refugee period ended. It is deeply regrettable that asylum seekers and refugees continue to face increasing…

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Advocacy Team | Reports

Between Hope and Uncertainty: Syrian Families Awaiting ILR Decisions
Posted on29/10/2025 1:35 pm29/10/2025 1:45 pm

Between Hope and Uncertainty: An Assessment of Syrian Families Awaiting ILR Decisions Following the political changes in Syria and the subsequent pause on asylum and resettlement applications, thousands of Syrian refugees in the UK continue to face uncertainty about their future. Many have lived in the UK for over seven years but remain without stable legal recognition, a situation…

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