Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Monday, 27 September 2010.

Uganda

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the assistance provided by security agencies of the United States, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to the government of Uganda to assist with the investigation of the recent bombings in Kampala; whether they intend to assist the government of Uganda in discovering the nationalitiesand identities of the bombers; and whether assistance will include assessing claims of al-Shabaab involvement and evidence of links with bomb-making camps in Somalia close to the Ogaden border with Ethiopia and of the use of Iranian-supplied explosives.

Answer: At the Government of Uganda’s request, my right honourable friends the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary offered UK assistance in the immediate aftermath of the Kampala bombings. A team from Scotland Yard provided the Uganda police with strategic advice and input in the early stages of the investigation. We understand the United States of America has offered substantial assistance to the Ugandans. We remain in close contact with the Ugandan police and will continue to consider their requests for further targeted, capacity-building assistance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1998; 720 c556-7WA
Session: 2010-12
Notes: Answer received between Tuesday 14 September and Monday 20 September 2010.
Subjects: Criminal investigation Bombings Intelligence services International cooperation USA Iran Uganda Somalia al Shabaab
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