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Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Thursday, 28 April 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 May 2016. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 May 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Western Sahara: Politics and Government

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the UN Secretary General’s remark during his visit to Algeria from 6 to 7 March that the Western Sahara is "occupied".

Answer

The UN and UK consider that the status of Western Sahara is undetermined. Since he made his remark, the office of the UN Secretary General has expressed regret at the misunderstanding over the use of this word.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8106
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Politics and government Morocco Western Sahara
Link
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