Written question asked by Hilton Dawson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2001. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2001 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 discussions he has had with the Government of Sudan about the recent bombing of civilian and humanitarian facilities in Malualkon, Bahr El Gazal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Dawson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Government of Sudan about the recent bombing of civilian and humanitarian facilities in Malualkon, Bahr El Ghazal; and if he will make a statement. [20203] Mr. Bradshaw: We are aware of recent aerial bombing incidents in Bahr El Ghazal which affected humanitarian operations there. The UN have made strong protests to the Sudanese Government about these incidents. We regularly call on the Government of Sudan, both bilaterally and within the framework of the EU Sudan dialogue, to stop the indiscriminate aerial bombardment of civilian and humanitarian targets. We have urged both sides to stop immediately hostilities in order to create an environment conducive to negotiations and to engage in a continuous and sustained negotiation towards a just and lasting political settlement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20203; 376 c88W;376 c89W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed conflict Bombings Civilians Humanitarian aid Facilities Sudan
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