Salim Idris 2013 the United States began deliveries of ready-to-eat rations and Warrior Aid and Litter Kits (WALK) to the Free Syrian Army under the oversight of Idris, in what was the first U.S. delivery of tangible aid to Syria's armed opposition. Idris has issued letters and statements to Secretary of State John Kerry, President Barack Obama, and the United Nations Security Council to encourage international intervention and support in the ongoing Syrian Civil War. In an 8 June 2013 interview with the "New York Times", Idris outlined that continued international support for the Free Syrian Army, including "game-changing weapons," were required
Idris Elba annual 100 Most Beautiful People in the World in May 2007. He was named "Essence" annual 2013 Sexiest Man of the Year and was also ranked No. 2 in "People"s annual Sexiest Man Alive in 2013. On 5 November 2018 it was announced he had been named "People"s Sexiest Man alive via the "Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon. In October 2014, Elba was presented with a MOBO Inspiration Award. In 2015, he was named one of "GQ" magazine's 50 best-dressed British men. Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year