Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 18 May 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what reports he has received concerning airstrips and roads built by oil companies being used by the Government of Sudan for the purpose of bombing raids.

Answer: Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports he has received concerning airstrips and roads built by oil companies being used by the Government of Sudan for the purpose of bombing raids. [122341] Mr. Hain: We are aware of reports suggesting that airstrips in the oil areas of Sudan may also have been used for military purposes. We have made clear to the Government of Sudan our concern about aerial bombing raids and have called on them to abstain from any attacks on civilian targets.

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