Syria
Nathan LAMBERT (Preston) (09:57): We also saw very dramatic events take place in Syria, where the Assad regime fell to the rebel forces led by al-Jolani. I would like to acknowledge the work of Jim Nadda and the team at the Alawi Islamic Social Centre, who have been supporting members with loved ones in Syria during this very difficult time. There is sometimes a tendency to talk about these conflicts in very black-and-white ways, but all Syrians of all backgrounds are just trying to get on with their lives, and we very much hope that the mass deaths and displacements of the past 15 years do not continue.