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Africa: Tackling Violent Extremist Organisations

Monday 12 December 2022 · 2 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • James Duddridge asked about steps to tackle violent extremist organisations in Africa.
  • The Minister expressed concern over the growth of Daesh and the presence of al-Shabaab and Boko Haram.
  • The Minister noted that Wagner Group's presence in Africa is unhelpful and aimed at extracting value for Russia.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 James Duddridge Con
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP sought to understand the UK government's efforts against violent extremism in African nations, particularly focusing on groups like Daesh, al-Shabaab, and Boko Haram.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to help tackle violent extremist organisations in Africa. We are concerned by the growth of Daesh and the continued presence of al-Shabaab and Boko Haram across Africa.

Answer from James Heappey

We are concerned by the growth of Daesh and the continued presence of al-Shabaab and Boko Haram across Africa. We are working closely with our partners across the continent, as well as with our international allies, to ensure that we counter the shared threats of violent extremism and terrorism.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on UK support for regional solutions or proscription recommendations were not provided.

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Q2 James Duddridge Con
Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP inquired about the UK's evaluation of Wagner Group activities in Africa, a controversial Russian organisation involved in military operations.

Question

What assessment has he made of the Wagner Group in Africa, and would he recommend its proscription as a terrorist organisation?

Answer from James Heappey

Wagner's presence in Africa is obviously deeply unhelpful, and it has no interest in the countries in which it operates; it is simply there to extract the maximum value for Russia, and potentially to cause as much chaos as it can for those of us who are trying to help on the continent. However, the Government do not routinely comment on whether an organisation is being considered for proscription.

Not addressed: The questioner's specific ask about proscription recommendation was entirely avoided.

How: The Government Does Not Routinely Comment On Proscription Considerations.

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