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Proceeding contribution from John McDonnell (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 April 2011. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Middle East and North Africa.


Middle East and North Africa

As we have seen in the House today, to many outside this House Britain's intervention in Libya looks like a blood-soaked political shambles. As we have moved from the protection of civilians to regime change, promises of no boots on the ground have been undermined by the presence of advisers' boots on the ground. Now a limited intervention has moved to being a long-haul engagement. Have the Government given any consideration whatsoever to conflict resolution and taking up the offers from other countries of mediation to secure a peaceful settlement?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
527 c49 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Demonstrations Armed conflict Crimes against humanity Human rights International assistance International Criminal Court Politics and government Violence UN resolutions Sanctions NATO Israel Palestine Syria Middle East Yemen Peace negotiations EU external relations Egypt Libya Tunisia Military intervention North Africa Bahrain
Link
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