Written question asked by Andrew Rowe (Conservative) on Monday, 19 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 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, if he will make a statement on the current resolution adopted on Sudan by the UN Commission on Human Rights with special reference to slavery.

Answer: Mr. Rowe: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the current resolution adopted on Sudan by the UN Commission on Human Rights with special reference to slavery. [154908] Mr. Wilson: At last year's UN Commission on Human Rights, the EU sponsored a resolution on Sudan which set out its concerns about violations of human rights. In particular, the resolution addressed the distressing problem of abduction of women and children, an issue which remains high on our agenda. It called on the Government of Sudan to continue to co-operate with the Committee for the Eradication of Abduction of Women and Children (CEAWC), and to help facilitate the return of affected individuals. The CEAWC is working in close co-operation with UNICEF and Save the Children Fund (UK) and has so far facilitated the return of over 550 abductees.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154908; 365 c691W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Human rights Abduction Slavery Sudan UN Commission on Human Rights
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