Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Wood of Anfield (Labour) on Monday, 28 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Western Sahara: Sanctions
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government why they have not imposed sanctions on trade with Western Sahara in view of its annexation by Morocco and transfer into it of citizens.
- Answer
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We continue to engage with all relevant parties in support of the United Nations (UN) led process on Western Sahara to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, based on compromise, which conforms with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, including the principle of respect for self-determination.
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- HL3236
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- 2026-27
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- Western Sahara Sanctions Overseas trade
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