Written question asked by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: Statement on what recent changes there have been to the United Nations sanctions against (a) Somalia and (b) Angola (UNITA).

Answer: Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent changes there have been to the United Nations sanctions against (a) Somalia and (b) Angola (UNITA). [76677] Peter Hain: (a) With the support of HMG the United Nations Security Council on 22 July 2002 adopted resolution 1425 (2002) consolidating and strengthening the arms embargo against Somalia. In addition to arms the embargo now also applies to the direct or indirect supply to Somalia of technical advice, financial and other assistance, and training related to military activities. The resolution reflects the ongoing threat to peace security caused by the conflict in Somalia. (b) On 15 August the United Nations Security Council, with HMG's support, adopted resolution 1432 (2002). The resolution suspends for a further ninety days the travel ban on designated members of UNITA, established pursuant to resolution 1127 (1997). The suspension of the travel ban will allow UNITA officials to participate fully in the peace process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76677; 391 c498W;391 c495-6W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Arms trade Travel restrictions UN resolutions Sanctions Somalia UNITA Angola
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