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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 May 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Tigray: Armed Conflict

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of the use of rape and sexual violence against women in Tigray; and what representations have they made to the government of Ethiopia regarding these reports.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. The Minister will write directly to the Member with a response shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15275
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Armed conflict Women Foreign relations Sexual offences Violence Tigray
Link
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