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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 7 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 June 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Eritrea: UN Human Rights Council

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a response to Early Day Motion 1253, Eritrea and the UN Human Rights Council, tabled on 5 June 2023.

Answer

We continue to take an active interest in the human rights situation in Eritrea and particularly press for national service reform and the end of arbitrary detentions, including for those detentions based on religion or belief. All of those who have been unfairly and unjustly incarcerated must be released. We urge implementation of the recommendations from the last Universal Periodic Review for Eritrea in 2019, and respect for the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Eritrea. We will be making a statement to this effect at the UN Human Rights Council's 53rd Session during an Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188322
Session
2022-23
Related items
Eritrea and the UN Human Rights Council
Monday, 5 June 2023
Early day motions
House of Commons
Subjects
Human rights Early day motions Eritrea UN Human Rights Council
Link
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