UK to Judge New Syrian Regime by Actions, Treatment of Civilians: Foreign Secretary

“Thus far, HTS has offered reassurances to minorities in Aleppo, Hama, and Damascus. They have also committed to cooperating with the international community on monitoring chemical weapons.

“We will judge HTS by their actions, monitoring closely how they and other parties to this conflict treat all civilians in areas they control,” Lammy said.

Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on Sunday and the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, HTS assumed control of Syria.

Lammy reiterated the new Labour government’s stance against reengaging with Syria under Assad, calling the ousted president a “monster” and a “criminal.”