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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2017. It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 December 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Horn of Africa: Migration

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the Khartoum Process on tackling migration within the Horn of Africa.

Answer

​The Khartoum Process has enhanced cooperation between the EU and African partners in tackling the challenges of illegal migration in the Horn of Africa. It continues to make progress under the Valetta Action Plan in combatting people smuggling and trafficking, and in bolstering regional protection for refugees. The UK will remain engaged under Italy's upcoming chairmanship and beyond.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118060
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Migration Horn of Africa
Link
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