Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 January 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Persecution of Christians
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the extent of persecution of Christians in North Africa and the Middle East.
- Answer
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Circumstances vary throughout the Middle East and North Africa, although religious minorities, including Christians, have clearly suffered oppression in countries such as Egypt, Iran and Iraq. The UK is deeply committed to freedom of religion and expression and urge authorities to safeguard the rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of religion or belief.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 89821; 538 c711W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Middle East Christianity North Africa
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