Written question asked by Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Tuesday, 3 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 May 2016. It was answered by James Duddridge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Sudan: Cultural Heritage

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support the preservation of cultural sites in Sudan.

Answer: The UK Government is not directly involved in the preservation of cultural sites in Sudan. However, the British Council has previously sought to increase the awareness and appreciation of Sudan’s cultural heritage, including its cultural sites, amongst Sudanese youth. In addition, the British Museum has long-been involved in the archaeology of Sudan, including the preservation of cultural sites in Sudan, often with the support of the British Council.

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