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Syria: Landmines

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 May 2025UIN 48936

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of landmines on the humanitarian situation in north west Syria.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Explosive ordnance continues to pose a significant threat to civilians and humanitarian workers across Syria.

We provide funding to the mine action sector via the UK-led Aid Fund for Syria, the UK Global Mine Action Programme and the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

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