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…
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…
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…
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…