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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2019 (named day). It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Sudan: Demonstrations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to ensure the safety of protesters in Sudan.

Answer

Since protests began in December we have consistently called on the Sudanese authorities to release all political detainees, stop the use of violence against peaceful protestors, remove all restrictions to freedoms, and allow for a credible political dialogue in a conductive environment with all key Sudanese actors. Our statement of 9 April, made with our partners Norway and the United States, made this clear in the strongest terms. In addition, I made clear to the Sudanese Foreign Minister on 13 March that the use of force against protestors was unacceptable and must end.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
242686
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Demonstrations Safety Sudan
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk