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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Thursday, 10 December 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 December 2015. It was answered by Baroness Verma (Conservative) on Monday, 21 December 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Turkey: Yazidis

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussion, if any, they have had with the government of Turkey and the UNHCR about urgent plans for the return home of Yazidi refugees, currently in a camp near Diyarbakir.

Answer

The UK Government is not aware of plans to return Yezidi refugees to their homes from Diyarbakir. The UK works with the Government of Turkey, the United Nations and the international community to support the rights of all minorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4464
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Iraq Refugees Turkey Yazidis
Link
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