Written question asked by Lord Oates (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 6 September 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 September 2022. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 September 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the governments of countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regarding the continued detention of Zimbabwe opposition Members of Parliament (1) Job Sikhala, and (2) Godfrey Sithole.
- Answer
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The UK is monitoring the ongoing detention of opposition Members of Parliament Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole in Zimbabwe. The former Minister for Africa met with the Foreign Minister of Zimbabwe on 30 June and reiterated the importance of all political parties respecting the rule of law, refraining from violence and respecting the right of others' to campaign freely ahead of upcoming elections in 2023.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2234
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Detainees Southern African Development Community Sikhala, Job Sithole, Godfrey
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- 2022-09-28 16:32:49 +0100
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