Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 December 2009. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Sudan: Armed Conflict

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received of rearmament of rebel groups in the Darfur region; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The Panel of Experts on Sudan established under UN Security Council Resolution 1591 has detailed multiple cases of the transfer of military equipment into Darfur in violation of the UN embargo. We are also aware of recent press reports of rearmament by rebel groups.The UK has consistently reiterated to all parties the need to respect the UN arms embargo on Darfur and the EU embargo covering all of Sudan, including in contacts with representatives of the armed movements, Government of Sudan and neighbouring countries.

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