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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 July 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Myanmar: World Food Programme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the looting and burning of the UN World Food Programme warehouse in the state of Rakhine, Myanmar; and whether they will take any steps in response.

Answer

The UK condemns all attacks on humanitarian infrastructure. In July, through a UN Press statement, the UK along with international partners, called on all actors in the conflict and the Myanmar Armed Forces in particular, to respect international law and to prioritise the protection of humanitarian infrastructure. We monitor the situation in Rakhine State closely.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL95
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Security Myanmar World Food Programme
Link
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