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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Judy Mallaber (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Democratic Republic of Congo

Question
What representations he has made to the Governments of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on the effects on civilians of the military conflict in eastern DRC.
Answer

The Foreign Secretary and the Minister for Africa urged the Presidents of Rwanda and of the DRC to work to resolve the instability in eastern DRC when they visited the region last year. We have continually raised the protection of civilians with both Governments, directly and through the European Union and the United Nations. Those efforts, as part of international pressure, have led to real political progress.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
488 c135 
257914 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict Democratic Republic of the Congo
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk