Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 20 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2007. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Monday, 25 June 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Eritrea: Religious Freedom

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations she has made to the Eritrean Government on reported human rights violations against Christians in that country; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: The UK remains deeply concerned about Eritrea’s human rights record. Actions against members of minority religious groups that contravene international human rights agreements to which Eritrea is a party are unacceptable.We make our concerns about the human rights situation in Eritrea known to the Eritrean Government whenever appropriate, through contacts in Asmara and London. We will continue to remind Eritrea of its human rights obligations, including through the EU political dialogue with Eritrea. The UK is in touch with the German Presidency of the EU and our other EU partners on human rights issues in Eritrea.

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