Sudan

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What is your assessment on the risks that Russia, the Wagner Group, or Eritrea might take advantage of the situation by backing the RSF? Additionally, how will the new UK Integrated Security Fund engage with the conflict in Sudan?

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Lammy expressed his condolences for the humanitarian workers who have lost their lives. He questioned whether Russia or other regimes may exploit the situation in Sudan, specifically mentioning Darfur and regional instability.

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Kearns inquired about steps being taken to monitor, prevent, and collect evidence of atrocities. She questioned if sanctions would be lifted as planned despite the lack of a power transfer.

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Smith questioned the need for a concrete plan from the UK as penholder to bring parties together in Sudan. He asked about the risk of refugee camps becoming conflict areas.

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Duddridge asked about consideration given to South Sudan, which is unstable due to its reliance on revenue from oil pipelines.

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Dhesi questioned whether UK aid allocations for Africa would be reversed to support the crisis situation in Sudan.

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Encourages the Minister to continue working with all regional and international partners to stop violence in Sudan, highlighting the importance of bringing General Bashir to court.

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Urges the Minister and Government to explore all possibilities, including an African Union peacekeeping force backed by the Quad, to stop violence in Sudan.

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Asks about steps to ensure the ongoing conflict in Sudan does not further destabilise neighbouring countries.

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Raises concerns about young women and girls at risk of being forced into child marriages due to conflict.

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Asks about UK funding reductions in Sudan and the sources of funding for the Rapid Support Forces.

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Enquires about the AU chair's mission to broker a ceasefire and expresses support for UK assistance.

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Highlights that conflict destroys economic development and humanitarian situations, asking the Minister to make this point effectively.

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Asks about support for refugees in Sudan, particularly those from Eritrea who are at risk of violence.

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Urges the Government to press all sides to respect international laws and human rights, including freedom of religion or belief.

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Asks about efforts to ensure medical aid reaches casualties in conflict zones, including work with the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Is there any ideological basis for the rift between the two warring military leaders? What attitude do we believe that Egypt is taking to the conflict? What assessment have the Government made of the risk of Islamist extremism re-emerging in Sudan as a result of the conflict?

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Given that more than 100 civilians have already lost their lives, including three aid workers, and the conflict shows no sign of easing, will the Minister set out what steps the UK will take as the penholder for Sudan at the UN Security Council?

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World heritage sites in Sudan are at risk due to conflict. What steps are the Government taking to work with UNESCO and other bodies to protect these ancient constructions?

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What conversations has the Minister had with the Home Secretary and the Minister for Immigration to ensure that Home Office officials take account of up-to-date advice about Sudan, and what plans are there to swiftly reunite those already in the UK?

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Freedom of religious belief is a matter of concern. What assessment has been made of the outlook for human rights of religious minorities if violence continues?