Written question asked by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 November 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 November 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Western Sahara
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will (a) raise with the Moroccan ambassador and (b) instruct the UK ambassador in Rabat to investigate the violent breaking up of demonstrations and allegations of beatings and torture in Al Aaiun, Dhakla and Smara during the visit of UN Special Envoy Christopher Ross to Western Sahara.
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- Answer
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We are concerned about the restrictions on freedom of expression and association in Western Sahara, and the allegations we hear about the use of excessive force by the Moroccan security forces. We frequently discuss these issues with the Moroccan authorities, both in Rabat and in Western Sahara. We welcome steps Morocco has taken to try to address human rights issues, including the visit this year by the UN Special Rapporteur for Torture, and encourage Morocco to continue to work to improve the human rights situation in Western Sahara.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 129288; 554 c206W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Demonstrations Violence Morocco Western Sahara
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