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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 13 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 21 January 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Faizullah Jalal

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will publish a response to EDM 836 on Detention of Professor Faizulla Jalal.

Answer

We welcome the release of Professor Faizullah Jalal. Following his arrest, we joined international partners in raising our concern over his detention. FCDO officials continue to regularly raise human rights with the Taliban, including the importance of freedom of expression. We will continue to work closely with others to call for freedom of the media to be respected in Afghanistan, to respond to human rights violations and abuses and to push for those responsible to be held to account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103571
Session
2021-22
Related items
Detention of Professor Faizulla Jalal
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Early day motions
House of Commons
Subjects
Arrests Afghanistan Jalal, Faizullah
Link
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