Written question asked by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 15 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 July 2002. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2002 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 potential for the continued fighting in Liberia to threaten the stability of Sierra Leone.

Answer: John Barrett: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the potential for the continued fighting in Liberia to threaten the stability of Sierra Leone. [70878] Mr. MacShane: UNAMSIL and the Government of Sierra Leone have taken measures to minimise the impact of the conflict in Liberia on the emerging peace in Sierra Leone. The UK supports regional and international efforts to bring the conflict in Liberia to an end to halt the worsening humanitarian situation in the sub-region. A considerable number of innocent civilians have been displaced in Liberia, and others have sought refuge in Sierra Leone. We continue to monitor the situation closely.

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