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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Statement from the Syrian Community in the UK on the Tragic Attack in Crumpsall The Syrian community in the United Kingdom extends its deepest condolences to the Jewish community in Manchester and across the UK following today’s tragic stabbing at a synagogue in Crumpsall. We are horrified by this attack, and we stand in full solidarity with our Jewish…
On 14–15 September, Dar Justice, Crisis Action, SCM, and SLDP co-hosted a two-day roundtable in Damascus on Criminal Accountability within the broader Transitional Justice process in Syria. The roundtable built on seven months of dialogue and five online sessions with Syrian civil society, victims’ groups, legal experts, and international partners, which resulted in a first draft report capturing key discussions and recommendations….