Written question asked by Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 16 October 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Western Sahara: Detainees
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Moroccan counterpart on Saharawi prisoners linked to the Gdeim Izik protest camp in Western Sahara and detained in Morocco.
- Answer
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We continue to monitor developments relating to individuals detained in connection with the Gdeim Izik protest camp. The UK remains firmly committed to the promotion and protection of human rights globally. Officials engage on human rights issues with the Moroccan Government and authorities, most recently during the visit of the UK's Human Rights Ambassador in June 2026.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 32887
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Detainees Morocco Western Sahara
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- 2026-10-20 10:11:29 +0100
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