UK in the 21st Century : Political role in world, Conflict in Syria

Question 1

UK assisantance to Syria

Answer 1

• in middle east bordered by Turkey, Iraq & Jordan
• associated with Arab Spring 2011 - mass protests against gov
• in 2011 UK gave £18.4 million to supply shelter, provide medical care to refugees
• in 2015 all members of UN security council (including UK) asked member states to take action against terrorist attacks
• 2012-22 UK gave £3.7 billion to 30 partners including UN and Red Criss to help those caught in conflict