The British authorities has had “diplomatic contact” with the Syrian insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), who are actually in charge of the nation after resting energy from the ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
The UK’s International Secretary confirmed the event and stated that HTS stays a banned terrorist outfit however the UK “can have diplomatic contact and so we do have diplomatic contact, as you’ll anticipate”.
The USA on Saturday additionally confirmed that it had made “direct contact” with the HTS insurgent group which has led the rebels’ rebellion and are actually in charge of Damascus and most of Syria. Lammy’s counterpart within the US, Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed it.
The UK authorities additionally introduced a £50m humanitarian assist for susceptible Syrians, together with the refugees because the area has witnessed an enormous quantity of migration.
Right now I spoke with @SecBlinken to debate our efforts with companions to assist a extra hopeful, safe and peaceable Syria. We’ve collectively agreed rules required to assist a Syrian-led transitional political course of.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) December 14, 2024
In an announcement, Lammy stated, “We need to see a consultant authorities, an inclusive authorities. We need to see chemical weapons stockpiles secured, and never used, and we need to be sure that there isn’t a persevering with violence.”
He additional added “For all of these causes, utilizing all of the channels that we now have accessible, and people are diplomatic and naturally intelligence-led channels, we search to cope with HTS the place we now have to,” as quoted by the BBC.
US’ Blinken advised reporters that they have been involved with HTS for a particular objective, to be able to confirm the destiny of American journalist, Austin Tice.
Right now, the USA and our companions within the area agreed on a set of shared rules to information our assist for Syria because it transitions to a brand new authorities.
We’re able to assist the Syrian individuals as they chart a brand new path ahead. pic.twitter.com/yvmQWj2mz3
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) December 15, 2024
Russia Evacuates Diplomats
In the meantime, the Russian overseas ministry has stated that it has evacuated among the Russian, Belarusian and North Korean diplomatic personnel in Damascus through a particular Russian air power flight from the Khmeimim air base in Syria.
The Russian overseas ministry stated on its Telegram channel that “The work of the Russian Embassy in Damascus continues,” as reported by Reuters.
Russia’s state information company RIA quoted the Belarusian overseas ministry and reported that every one the Belarusian diplomats have been evacuated from Syria.
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