Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2003. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2003 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 release of political prisoners in Khartoum and Dafur, Sudan. - Including ref to 23 October 2003, 411 c713W.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the release of political prisoners in Khartoum and Dafur, Sudan. [136091] Mr. Mullin: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave him on 23 October 2003, Official Report, column 713W. In Darfur, the release of prisoners affiliated to the Sudanese Liberation Movement was an encouraging sign in accordance with the Abeche cease-fire agreement. We continue to urge both parties to respect the cease-fire and support the political dialogue currently taking place in Abeche.

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