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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the efficiency of UK consular assistance in Equatorial Guinea.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the efficiency of UK consular assistance in Equatorial Guinea.
On 13 February, Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). We assess that MVD is a serious, disruptive, socially threatening and often deadly disease. The risk of wider spread will depend on a number of factors and should be managed similarly to Ebola. We are...
On 13 February, Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). We assess that MVD is a serious, disruptive, socially threatening and often deadly disease. The risk of wider spread will depend on a number of factors and should be managed similarly to Ebola. We are...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) trajectory and (b) potential risks of the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea; and what steps his Department is taking to support the response to that outbreak.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) trajectory and (b) potential risks of the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea; and what steps his Department is taking to support the response to that outbreak.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa programme and the Department for Health and Social Care's International Health Regulation Strengthening programme are working in nine African countries to improve their capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health emergencies, including Marburg virus disease.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) credibility, (b) freedom and (c) fairness of the election held in Equatorial Guinea on 20 November 2022.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) credibility, (b) freedom and (c) fairness of the election held in Equatorial Guinea on 20 November 2022.
We are aware that international election observers, civil society groups and opposition leaders have questioned the credibility of the recent elections in Equatorial Guinea (EG) and have cited widespread instances of fraud and intimidation. One of the defeated candidates who ran for the presidency has declared the results of the elections 'fraudulent' and plans to launch a legal challenge. We will continue to monitor developments in EG via the British High Commission in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and work closely with our international partners who are resident in EG to advocate for the promotion of transparent and representative elections in EG.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the (a) financial value of assets linked to Teodoro Obiang Mangue that have been frozen in the UK since his Department’s announcement of sanctions against that individual and (b) the number of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the (a) financial value of assets linked to Teodoro Obiang Mangue that have been frozen in the UK since his Department’s announcement of sanctions against that individual and (b) the number of...
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, undertakes an annual review of frozen assets in the UK, requiring all persons or institutions that hold or control frozen assets in the UK to report to OFSI. Details of assets reported to OFSI in 2021 are not yet available and will be published in OFSI’s 2021-2022 Annual Review later this autumn. This figure will be provided on an aggregate basis so as not to disclose the value of funds held by particular individuals, consistent with data protection obligations.
OFSI’s website holds details of all monetary penalties it has imposed. OFSI does not comment further on enforcement activity so as not to compromise its operational effectiveness. The relevant page can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/enforcement-of-financial-sanctions
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of disputes in Equatorial Guinea in relation to the timing of presidential elections in that country; and whether he has had recent discussions with his counterpart...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of disputes in Equatorial Guinea in relation to the timing of presidential elections in that country; and whether he has had recent discussions with his counterpart...
It is for the people of Equatorial Guinea to choose their government through free and fair elections. We have stressed the importance of independent election monitoring for credible and inclusive elections in our engagement with the government and the importance of Equatorial Guinea meeting its international and domestic obligations. The UK Government set out our concerns and recommendations in our public response to the most recent Universal Period Review.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/universal-periodic-review-33-equatorial-guinea
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support he has provided to the Government of Equatorial Guinea following the recent explosions linked to a munitions depot.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support he has provided to the Government of Equatorial Guinea following the recent explosions linked to a munitions depot.
On 8 March I [Minister Duddridge] publicly expressed the UK's sorrow and passed on condolences to the people of Equatorial Guinea following the tragic explosions in Bata. FCDO officials are in close contact with UK-funded partners including the Red Cross and the UN who are assessing the situation and providing support to those affected. We continue to monitor the situation closely.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Equatorial Guinea concerning the detention of Joaquin Elo Ayeto.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Equatorial Guinea concerning the detention of Joaquin Elo Ayeto.
The UK remains concerned by the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea and reports of arbitrary detention. We have no diplomatic mission or resident diplomatic staff in Equatorial Guinea. We use regular visits by our non-resident Ambassador (based in Cameroon) and discussions with the Chargé in London to raise human rights concerns. The British Ambassador raised human rights during his most recent visit in January.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea has been invited to the UK-Africa Investment Summit scheduled for January 2020.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea has been invited to the UK-Africa Investment Summit scheduled for January 2020.
In January, the Government will host the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The summit will bring together African governments; UK and African businesses; and major international organisations. Formal invitations will be issued shortly from the Prime Minister to invited Heads of State.
The cost of the event is in line with events of a similar size and ambition recently delivered by HMG. We will ensure it delivers value for money and provides positive benefits for both African countries and for the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to respond to concerns about the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to respond to concerns about the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea.
We remain concerned about the human rights situation in Equatorial Guinea including; lack of freedom of expression and assembly, lack of transparency, lack of an independent judiciary, disproportionate punishment, use of torture, and detention conditions.We have no diplomatic mission or resident diplomatic staff in Equatorial Guinea. We use regular visits by our non-resident Ambassador (based in Cameroon) and discussions with the Chargé in London to raise human rights concerns.
Her Majesty's Government what support they have offered to the French authorities in their action against Teodorin Obiang, Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, in relation to allegations of embezzlement, corruption and extortion in that state.
Her Majesty's Government what support they have offered to the French authorities in their action against Teodorin Obiang, Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, in relation to allegations of embezzlement, corruption and extortion in that state.
It is government policy to neither confirm nor deny the existence of a mutual legal assistance request.
The UWO provisions in the Criminal Finances Act 2017 are not yet commenced. When commenced, we expect that operational agencies will consider their use in appropriate cases when investigating the assets of individuals held in the UK.
Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make early and extensive use of the new Unexplained Wealth Orders, in the light of the Obiang case in France in which the Vice-President of Equatorial Guineas is alleged to have committed embezzlement, corruption and extortion in that state.
Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to make early and extensive use of the new Unexplained Wealth Orders, in the light of the Obiang case in France in which the Vice-President of Equatorial Guineas is alleged to have committed embezzlement, corruption and extortion in that state.
It is government policy to neither confirm nor deny the existence of a mutual legal assistance request.
The UWO provisions in the Criminal Finances Act 2017 are not yet commenced. When commenced, we expect that operational agencies will consider their use in appropriate cases when investigating the assets of individuals held in the UK.
Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the investigation being conducted under the French judicial system that has identified 200 million euros worth of assets held in France belonging to Teodorin Obiang, the Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, and allegedly acquired with embezzled funds; and what steps, if any, they...
Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the investigation being conducted under the French judicial system that has identified 200 million euros worth of assets held in France belonging to Teodorin Obiang, the Vice-President of Equatorial Guinea, and allegedly acquired with embezzled funds; and what steps, if any, they...
It is government policy to neither confirm nor deny the existence of a mutual legal assistance request.
The UWO provisions in the Criminal Finances Act 2017 are not yet commenced. When commenced, we expect that operational agencies will consider their use in appropriate cases when investigating the assets of individuals held in the UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the government of Equitorial Guinea on human rights and freedom of speech in that country.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the government of Equitorial Guinea on human rights and freedom of speech in that country.
We remain concerned about the human rights situation in Equitorial Guinea, including the lack of freedom of expression and assembly, the lack of transparency and high levels of corruption. We are concerned about a recent Presidential decree which saw a total dissolution of the judiciary. Equitorial Guinea must meet its international obligations to protect the independence of the judiciary and respect the rule of law.
We have no diplomatic mission or resident diplomatic staff in Equatorial Guinea. Nonetheless we remain committed to raising human rights concerns with the Government of Equitorial Guinea where we can, and we have outlined concerns to the Equitorial Guinea Ambassador in London, and through visits to Equitorial Guinea of our non-resident Ambassador (based in Cameroon). We will continue to raise our concerns through these channels.