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Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 13 December 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 December 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Lebanon

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress the international community has made in achieving the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon in compliance with UN resolutions; and if she will make a statement.
Answer

The UN Secretary-General has made clear his belief that disarmament of militias in Lebanon must take place through a political process leading to the full restoration of the authority of the Government of Lebanon. Discussions between parties in Lebanon on how to form a representative government exercising sole authority began, but are currently stalled. We continue to urge the parties to resume dialogue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
454 c1511W;454 c1513W; 110167
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Hezbollah Lebanon
Link
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