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Consular support is not available infrom the British government from within Syria, as all services of the British Embassy services in Damascus are suspended.suspended and all diplomatic and consular staff have been withdrawn. If you need help,to speak to a consular officer in the UK, call the FCDO in London on +44 (0)20 7008 5000.
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