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Syria: Islamic State

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 108357

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many Islamic State-linked a) men, b) women and c) children have been allowed to return to the UK following detention in camps within Syria.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

I refer the Hon Member to the written ministerial statement I made on 28 January on the situation in North-East Syria, and I will provide further updates to the House in due course as the situation evolves.

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