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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the recent violence in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
[133554]
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the recent violence in Northern Ireland; and if she will make a statement.
[133554]
Recent days have witnessed attacks on police and property, and threats made to elected politicians in Northern Ireland. This Government fully supports the PSNI in its efforts to tackle this threat and make communities safer, and both I and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Mrs Villiers), will continue to work closely with the Chief Constable and the Minister of Justice.
There can be no excuse or justification for this thuggish and lawless behaviour. It is anti-democratic and anti-British.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether (a) attacks on the houses of public representatives and (b) threats to public representatives in Northern Ireland are categorised by the Government as a policing issue or a matter of national security.
[133555]
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether (a) attacks on the houses of public representatives and (b) threats to public representatives in Northern Ireland are categorised by the Government as a policing issue or a matter of national security.
[133555]
Any attack or threat made against a public representative, irrespective of its classification, is wrong and must be condemned in the strongest possible way. The PSNI work very hard to protect all communities from any threat of attack or violence. They continue to have the unfaltering support of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Mrs Villiers), and I.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the involvement of Loyalist paramilitaries in the recent violence in Northern Ireland.
[133556]
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment she has made of the involvement of Loyalist paramilitaries in the recent violence in Northern Ireland.
[133556]
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping Barnet (Mrs Villiers), and I continue to monitor the situation in Northern Ireland closely and have been in regular contact with the Chief Constable. The Police
Service of Northern Ireland believe that individuals associated with members of loyalist paramilitary organisations locally have been involved in acts of violence.
The police continue to gather evidence around the recent disorder and will be working to bring all those who participated in violence to justice.
The Prime Minister and Members of this House will be fully aware of the very serious threat posed to democracy by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland. However, the police have stated that there is evidence of loyalist paramilitary involvement in some of the protests and violence in Northern Ireland this week, which included the sickening attempted murder of police officers who were protecting my constituency office. Will he take this opportunity to condemn this reprehensible assault on democracy from those who style themselves as loyal? Will he agree to meet me and my colleague David Ford, the Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, to discuss the very grave security situation that is developing?
The Prime Minister and Members of this House will be fully aware of the very serious threat posed to democracy by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland. However, the police have stated that there is evidence of loyalist paramilitary involvement in some of the protests and violence in Northern Ireland this week, which included the sickening attempted murder of police officers who were protecting my constituency office. Will he take this opportunity to condemn this reprehensible assault on democracy from those who style themselves as loyal? Will he agree to meet me and my colleague David Ford, the Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, to discuss the very grave security situation that is developing?
First, I absolutely join the hon. Lady in condemning the violence that we have seen on the streets of Belfast. As she says, in no way are these people being loyal or standing up for Britishness. Violence is absolutely unjustified in those and in other circumstances. I completely agree with what she said about the sickening attack on the police officer. We should again pay tribute to the work that the Police Service of Northern Ireland do on behalf of us all. I know that the whole House will wish to join me in expressing our complete solidarity with the hon. Lady and her colleagues, who have themselves been threatened and intimidated over recent days. I am always happy to meet and talk with Members of Parliament from Northern Ireland.
First, I absolutely join the hon. Lady in condemning the violence that we have seen on the streets of Belfast. As she says, in no way are these people being loyal or standing up for Britishness. Violence is absolutely unjustified in those and in other circumstances. I completely agree with what she said about the sickening attack on the police officer. We should again pay tribute to the work that the Police Service of Northern Ireland do on behalf of us all. I know that the whole House will wish to join me in expressing our complete solidarity with the hon. Lady and her colleagues, who have themselves been threatened and intimidated over recent days. I am always happy to meet and talk with Members of Parliament from Northern Ireland.
First, I absolutely join the hon. Lady in condemning the violence that we have seen on the streets of Belfast. As she says, in no way are these people being loyal or standing up for Britishness. Violence is absolutely unjustified in those and in other circumstances. I completely agree with what she said about the sickening attack on the police officer. We should again pay tribute to the work that the Police Service of Northern Ireland do on behalf of us all. I know that the whole House will wish to join me in expressing our complete solidarity with the hon. Lady and her colleagues, who have themselves been threatened and intimidated over recent days. I am always happy to meet and talk with Members of Parliament from Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister and Members of this House will be fully aware of the very serious threat posed to democracy by dissident republicans in Northern Ireland. However, the police have stated that there is evidence of loyalist paramilitary involvement in some of the protests and violence in Northern Ireland this week, which included the sickening attempted murder of police officers who were protecting my constituency office. Will he take this opportunity to condemn this reprehensible assault on democracy from those who style themselves as loyal? Will he agree to meet me and my colleague David Ford, the Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, to discuss the very grave security situation that is developing?
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of Rwanda on violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
[131120]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of Rwanda on violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
[131120]
The Prime Minister and I have pressed Presidents Kagame and Kabila to work together to end the crisis.
Rwandan support for the M23 rebels should stop. We welcome the recent communiqués issued by the Presidents
of DRC, Rwanda and Uganda. It is crucial these communiqués are translated into action to achieve sustainable stability in eastern DRC.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what engagement there has been to ensure that international monitors can operate in Rakhine State.[HL3529]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what engagement there has been to ensure that international monitors can operate in Rakhine State.[HL3529]
We have not raised the specific issue of international monitors. We have, however, emphasised to the Burmese Government the need for a greater security presence in Rakhine State to protect all civilians and to prevent further violence. We have
also called for unrestricted access for the United Nations and non-governmental organisations to provide humanitarian support.
The Burmese Government have, to date, allowed independent observers from foreign Governments and international organisations to visit the areas affected by the violence. Officials from the British embassy have visited Rakhine State on numerous occasions, including the British ambassador, who led the first independent diplomatic mission to Rakhine State in early October and visited again in early November.
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...
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...
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.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Israel about the destruction of olive trees by settlers flooding Palestinian farms with sewage. [HL3434]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Israel about the destruction of olive trees by settlers flooding Palestinian farms with sewage. [HL3434]
Our ambassador to Israel raised the issue of settler violence during the olive harvest with the Israeli negotiator on the Middle East Peace Process, Isaac Molho, on 13 November. We note the particular sensitivities around olive trees given their status as a national symbol and the sole source of income for many Palestinian farmers.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have discussed with the Government of Israel the destruction of olive trees, pollution of water supplies and unannounced closures of agricultural roads by settlers and military personnel in the Salfit Governorate of the Occupied Palestinian Territories.[HL3253]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have discussed with the Government of Israel the destruction of olive trees, pollution of water supplies and unannounced closures of agricultural roads by settlers and military personnel in the Salfit Governorate of the Occupied Palestinian Territories.[HL3253]
Our ambassador to Israel raised the issue of settler violence during the olive harvest with the Israeli negotiator on the Middle East peace process, Isaac Molho, on 13 November. We note the particular sensitivities around olive trees given their status as a national symbol and the sole source of income for many Palestinian farmers. Our officials in Israel have discussed water issues in Salfit with the relevant Israeli authorities in some depth.
Our ambassador and consul-general most recently raised concerns over movement and access restrictions with the Co-ordinator of Government Activities in the Territories in October, but they did not raise Salfit governorate specifically.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of satellite images obtained by Human Rights Watch of the town of Kyaukpyu in Burma, and of allegations that they represent evidence of violent attacks.[HL2902]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of satellite images obtained by Human Rights Watch of the town of Kyaukpyu in Burma, and of allegations that they represent evidence of violent attacks.[HL2902]
The satellite images obtained by Human Rights Watch of the town of Kyauk Pyu, as part of its 27 October report Burma: New Violence in Arakan State, provide a further indication of the unstable security environment which exists across Northern Rakhine State.
Having led the first independent diplomatic mission to the areas affected by violence in early October, on 1 November our ambassador in Rangoon visited Kyauk Pyu and saw for himself the destruction of the neighbourhood. The satellite images are clear evidence of what appears to have been pre-planned and systematic violent attacks. He also visited former residents of the area, currently living in makeshift internally displaced person camps outside the town.
The UK continues to urge the Burmese Government to put in place measures to bring the violence to an end. This point was reiterated by the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right honourable friend the Member for East Devon (Mr Swire), to the Burmese Charge d’Affaires on 29 October. The Foreign Secretary, my right honourable friend the Member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague), raised our concerns with Burmese President Thein Sein directly on 6 November at the Asia-Europe Meeting in Laos. This followed calls for an end to the violence in our respective public statements of 24 and 28 October.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Nigeria about the position of the Christian religion in Nigeria following the burning of a Catholic church there on 28 October.[HL2980]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the Government of Nigeria about the position of the Christian religion in Nigeria following the burning of a Catholic church there on 28 October.[HL2980]
Our high commission in Abuja has raised our concerns with the Nigerian Government, at both state and federal level. We regularly raise with the Nigerian authorities the need to ensure that all Nigerian citizens have the security to live and worship as they choose. We condemn the violent attacks which have sought to sow religious division in Nigeria, and regularly call for those responsible to be brought to justice.
The Permanent Secretaries of the Foreign Commonwealth Office, the Department for International Development and Ministry of Defence also raised our concerns with the Nigerian authorities during their recent visit.
My Lords, we have strongly condemned the recent violence in northern Nigeria,
including that perpetuated by the extremists known as Boko Haram, which has afflicted all communities in Nigeria. We are also deeply concerned about the allegations of human rights abuses being perpetuated by members of the Nigerian security services. The British Government is working with the Nigerian Government and international partners to tackle the situation.
My Lords, we have strongly condemned the recent violence in northern Nigeria,
including that perpetuated by the extremists known as Boko Haram, which has afflicted all communities in Nigeria. We are also deeply concerned about the allegations of human rights abuses being perpetuated by members of the Nigerian security services. The British Government is working with the Nigerian Government and international partners to tackle the situation.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the current situation in Northern Nigeria in the light of ongoing incidents of violence in Kaduna and Maiduguri.
I thank my noble friend for such a comprehensive answer. The deaths in northern Nigeria are not just a tragedy for Nigeria but could be a cause of regional instability. Will my noble friend please outline when these issues were last raised directly with President Goodluck Jonathan, and, if she has not done so already, will she host a round-table meeting to talk about our Government’s work on this issue with representatives of the diaspora within the UK, for whom this is a key concern? It is often the relatives of British citizens who are dying in northern Nigeria.
I thank my noble friend for such a comprehensive answer. The deaths in northern Nigeria are not just a tragedy for Nigeria but could be a cause of regional instability. Will my noble friend please outline when these issues were last raised directly with President Goodluck Jonathan, and, if she has not done so already, will she host a round-table meeting to talk about our Government’s work on this issue with representatives of the diaspora within the UK, for whom this is a key concern? It is often the relatives of British citizens who are dying in northern Nigeria.
I can tell my noble friend that the Prime Minister raised these matters when he met President Jonathan in February this year. The UK has a strong relationship with Nigeria on counterterrorism policy, focusing especially on extremism. Just over a week ago, our high commissioner in Abuja met senior officials at the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the specific violence that we saw recently in northern Nigeria, including the most recent attack in Kaduna city. Senior officials met on 25 October to discuss the ongoing conflict.
I can tell my noble friend that the Prime Minister raised these matters when he met President Jonathan in February this year. The UK has a strong relationship with Nigeria on counterterrorism policy, focusing especially on extremism. Just over a week ago, our high commissioner in Abuja met senior officials at the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the specific violence that we saw recently in northern Nigeria, including the most recent attack in Kaduna city. Senior officials met on 25 October to discuss the ongoing conflict.
I can tell my noble friend that the Prime Minister raised these matters when he met President Jonathan in February this year. The UK has a strong relationship with Nigeria on counterterrorism policy, focusing especially on extremism. Just over a week ago, our high commissioner in Abuja met senior officials at the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the specific violence that we saw recently in northern Nigeria, including the most recent attack in Kaduna city. Senior officials met on 25 October to discuss the ongoing conflict.
I thank my noble friend for such a comprehensive answer. The deaths in northern Nigeria are not just a tragedy for Nigeria but could be a cause of regional instability. Will my noble friend please outline when these issues were last raised directly with President Goodluck Jonathan, and, if she has not done so already, will she host a round-table meeting to talk about our Government’s work on this issue with representatives of the diaspora within the UK, for whom this is a key concern? It is often the relatives of British citizens who are dying in northern Nigeria.
My Lords, religious freedom is a human right and one that, I fear, is abused in relation to Christians the world over. We hear a great deal about Islamophobia; we hear much less about Christianophobia. The noble Baroness made an extremely successful visit recently to Geneva to address the UN Human Rights Council. Will she raise the issue of the persecution of Christians the world over at that council?
My Lords, religious freedom is a human right and one that, I fear, is abused in relation to Christians the world over. We hear a great deal about Islamophobia; we hear much less about Christianophobia. The noble Baroness made an extremely successful visit recently to Geneva to address the UN Human Rights Council. Will she raise the issue of the persecution of Christians the world over at that council?
The noble Lord raises an important issue. He will be aware that human rights is part of my portfolio and freedom of religion is a big part of that. It is something that I intend to put a huge amount of focus on, especially discrimination towards religious communities around the world. Specifically in relation to Nigeria, it is important to remember that Boko Haram comes out of a group known as JAS. That group, including Boko Haram, has targeted Muslims as well as Christians.
The noble Lord raises an important issue. He will be aware that human rights is part of my portfolio and freedom of religion is a big part of that. It is something that I intend to put a huge amount of focus on, especially discrimination towards religious communities around the world. Specifically in relation to Nigeria, it is important to remember that Boko Haram comes out of a group known as JAS. That group, including Boko Haram, has targeted Muslims as well as Christians.
The noble Lord raises an important issue. He will be aware that human rights is part of my portfolio and freedom of religion is a big part of that. It is something that I intend to put a huge amount of focus on, especially discrimination towards religious communities around the world. Specifically in relation to Nigeria, it is important to remember that Boko Haram comes out of a group known as JAS. That group, including Boko Haram, has targeted Muslims as well as Christians.
My Lords, religious freedom is a human right and one that, I fear, is abused in relation to Christians the world over. We hear a great deal about Islamophobia; we hear much less about Christianophobia. The noble Baroness made an extremely successful visit recently to Geneva to address the UN Human Rights Council. Will she raise the issue of the persecution of Christians the world over at that council?
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Hear, hear.
Hear, hear.