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Written question asked by Fleur Anderson (Labour) on Friday, 1 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 December 2023. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Tunisia: Christianity

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he had discussions on the persecution of Christians in Tunisia during the second ministerial meeting of the UK-Tunisia Association Council in October.

Answer

The subject of the persecution of Christians in Tunisia was not discussed during the 2nd UK-Tunisia Association Council. However, Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is part of British Embassy Tunis' holistic approach to human rights and open society in Tunisia, which monitors the FoRB aspects in these areas, and maintains active relationships with local FoRB groups.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4842
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Oppression Tunisia Christianity
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk