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Sexual Violence in Conflict: Ethiopia

Tuesday 20 July 2021 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • An expert from the PSVI unit was deployed to Ethiopia in June for a scoping mission.
  • The UK Government considers various options, including joint statements with G7 and communiqus from leaders, to address human rights abuses in the Tigray region.
  • The UK's financial support to Ethiopia will increase, but the government emphasizes that more aid alone cannot resolve the issues without diplomatic efforts.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Anthony Mangnall
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP asked about the deployment of personnel from the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI) UK team to address humanitarian issues in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Question

What steps have been taken to deploy personnel from the PSVI unit or team to Ethiopia?

Answer from James Duddridge

An expert at PSVI was deployed to Ethiopia in June for a scoping mission. Recommendations will outline further support, including additional deployments.

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Not addressed: Specifics on the timeline and scope of future deployments were not provided.

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Q2 Anthony Mangnall
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP inquired about the UK Government's stance on pushing for a UNHRC resolution to address human rights abuses in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Question

Will the UK Government push for a resolution of the United Nations Human Rights Council to consider all ongoing human rights abuses in the Tigray region?

Answer from James Duddridge

We look at all options, including joint statements with G7 on 2 April and 2 May, and a communiqué from leaders on 13 June. We continue to work with UN colleagues.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions towards pushing for a resolution were not detailed.

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Q3 Stephen Doughty Labour (Co-op) Cardiff South and Penarth
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP welcomed the Minister's response but raised concerns about increasing violence, famine, and needs in Ethiopia. He questioned whether total UK support to Ethiopia would increase or decrease.

Question

Will our total support to Ethiopia increase or be cut this year?

Answer from James Duddridge

Our focus is on resolving the conflict, which is critical for delivering aid. Finance support will increase, but more money alone won't solve issues without diplomatic efforts.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on financial support increases were not provided.

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