Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 January 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 assessment he has made of the prospects for a cease fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the death of President Kabila; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Tony Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the prospects for a ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the death of President Kabila; and if he will make a statement. [147018] Mr. Hain: The UK condemns all acts of political violence, including the assassination of President Laurent Kabila. The political situation in DRC is still not clear, but it is vital that the new leadership restores stability and seizes the opportunity fully to implement the Lusaka agreement, including facilitating the deployment of UN personnel in DRC territory and the establishment of national dialogue. We are urging all parties to the conflict not to take military advantage of the current uncertainty and to give new impetus to fulfilling their commitments under the Lusaka agreement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c593W;361 c595W; 147018
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Armed conflict Peace negotiations Democratic Republic of the Congo Assassination Kabila, Laurent
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