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Written question asked by Andrew Cooper (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Eritrea: Human Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to bring forward sanctions relating to human rights violations and abuses in Eritrea.

Answer

The UK Government consistently considers the full range of policy tools at our disposal to protect human rights and deter violations of international humanitarian law. It is the UK's long-standing policy not to comment on potential sanctions designations as to do so could reduce their effectiveness.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98004
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Human rights Sanctions Eritrea
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk