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Written question asked by Lord Hoyle (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 11 May 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Yemen: Military Intervention

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have raised again with the government of Saudi Arabia the bombing of civilians in Yemen, following the promise by the government of Saudi Arabia that it would act on alleged violations of humanitarian law; and if so, what response they have received from them.

Answer

We regularly raise our concerns with Saudi Arabia over alleged violations of international humanitarian law. The Foreign Secretary most recently raised the issue with the Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister on 26 April. Saudi Arabia has announced an investigation into the most recent incidents involving civilian casualties which took place in Taiz and Hajjah on 21 and 22 April.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7312
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Bombings Civilians Saudi Arabia Yemen Military intervention
Link
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