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Syria: Detainees

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 September 2025UIN 72134

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the potential security risk posed to the UK by former British nationals from al-Hol prison camp in Syria, following recent instability in Syria.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We continue to work closely with partners to regularly assess and monitor any threats from within al-Hol and al-Roj camps in North East Syria, including through our role in the Global Coalition Against Daesh's military mission.

We do not comment on individual cases, operational intelligence, or security matters, but we will not hesitate to take whatever action is necessary to protect the UK from those who pose a threat to our security.

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