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Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 July 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Yemen: Military Intervention

Question

Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Saudi Arabia about the bombing of civilians in Yeman; and what response they received.

Answer

We regularly raise the importance of compliance with International Humanitarian Law with the Saudi Arabian Government. Saudi Arabia has publicly stated that it is investigating reports of alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law through the Coalition’s Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT), and that lessons will be acted upon.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL669
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Bombings Civilians Saudi Arabia Yemen Military intervention
Link
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