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Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Monday, 5 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2018. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 November 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Charles Wesco

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the circumstances surrounding the death of United States missionary, Charles Wesco, in the town of Bamenda, Cameroon, on 30 October 2018.

Answer

We were saddened by the reports of Mr Wesco's death and send our deepest condolences to his family. All missionaries and humanitarian workers should be able to work and support communities safely. The Cameroon authorities are conducting a formal investigation into his death.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188077
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Death Cameroon USA Missionaries Wesco, Charles
Link
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