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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 16 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 July 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Nicaragua: Violence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will respond to EDM 1494, Unrest and Violence in Nicaragua.

Answer

I was clear with the Nicaraguan Government, in a meeting of 3 July, that for stability to return the Government must take responsibility for ending the violence, and that inclusive dialogue promised by the authorities should proceed under peaceful conditions.

I have expressed deep concern about the excessive use of force by the Government, including the use of live ammunition, and the human rights abuses reported by the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) and the UN. I welcome the Government's invitations to the IACHR, the UN, and the EU to support a resolution of the crisis and urge the authorities to allow them to carry out their work fully without hindrance.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
164465
Session
2017-19
Related items
UNREST AND VIOLENCE IN NICARAGUA
Monday, 9 July 2018
Early day motions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Violence Nicaragua
Link
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