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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 June 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, whether satellite imagery is being used to track and monitor militias within Sudan.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether satellite imagery is being used to track and monitor militias within Sudan. [181332] Mr. Mullin: We understand that the US Agency for International Development is using satellite imagery to monitor the situation in Darfur. Satellite pictures of the area are available on their website (www.usaid.gov).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181332; 423 c346W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed conflict Terrorism Sudan Darfur Satellites Remote sensing
Link
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