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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 June 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


India: Rohingya

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the statement by the UN special rapporteur Thomas Andrews on 15 May regarding allegations that Rohingya refugees were forced off an Indian naval vessel.

Answer

We are aware of recent reports alleging that Rohingya refugees have been cast into the sea by the Indian Navy near the maritime border with Myanmar. We understand that the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Myanmar will investigate these allegations. The UK Government will examine their conclusions closely.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7789
Session
2024-26
Subjects
India Navy Refugees Rohingya
Link
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