Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what information they have about the claim by the Syrian Democratic Forces that nine executions of civilians have been carried out since the invasion of Syria by Turkey.

The British Government is deeply concerned by credible reports of the execution of nine civilians in north east Syria. We expect all sides to respect their obligations towards civilians under international humanitarian law. We have repeatedly called for Turkey to end the operation, and exercise maximum restraint.