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Recommendation 13
13
Acknowledged
There is no official public data from the Government on the number of British individuals...
Conclusion
There is no official public data from the Government on the number of British individuals currently detained in camps and prisons in North East Syria (NES). (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)
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The government acknowledges the presence of British nationals in NES but states it cannot comment on exact numbers due to shifting circumstances, lack of consular presence, and varied information sources.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
22. We are aware that there are British nationals, including minors, located in NES. We are not in a position to comment on exact numbers due to shifting circumstances on the ground, the lack of consular presence, and the range of sources from which information is taken.
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