Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2002. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Monday, 10 June 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 action he will take in relation to reports of Liberia's violations of the UN arms embargo on it.

Answer: Mr. Carmichael: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he will take in relation to reports of Liberia's violations of the UN arms embargo on it. [60160] Mr. MacShane: The involvement of President Taylor of Liberia in weapons trafficking and his support for armed groups continue to threaten regional peace and stability. We therefore fully support the decision of the United Nations Security Council of 6 May to extend sanctions against Liberia for a further 12 months through the adoption of resolution 1408(2002). The resolution was co-sponsored by the UK.

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