Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 6 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2004 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 his Department has made of recent reports of increased violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment his Department has made of recent reports of increased violence in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo; and if he will make a statement. [203802] Mr. Mullin: The eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to be unstable. Outbreaks of violence have occurred periodically since the end of the war in the DRC. We have urged neighbouring governments to play a constructive role in supporting the peace process in the region, including respecting the DRC's territorial integrity.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 203802; 428 c894W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Peacekeeping operations Security Violence Democratic Republic of the Congo
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk