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Conflict in Sudan

Tuesday 25 February 2025 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Rachael Maskell asked the Foreign Secretary about using trading leverage to stop actors from fuelling the Sudan conflict.
  • Mr Gregory Campbell inquired about impressing upon the African Union and partners the need for urgent action to resolve the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
  • The Foreign Secretary announced 20 million in additional support for refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rachael Maskell Labour (Co-op) York Central
Ukraine Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP is concerned about the ongoing conflict in Sudan, fuelled by external actors with economic and mineral interests. The conflict involves Russia, Egypt supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces, and the UAE supporting the Rapid Support Forces.

Question

What further steps can the Foreign Secretary take to use our leverage, not least our trading leverage, to ensure that actors are not fuelling this horrendous war and humanitarian crisis?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)

My hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that I raised these issues in my contribution at the G20. I had a lengthy discussion with Amina Mohammed of the United Nations, with the Foreign Minister of Angola, and with President Ramaphosa on the situation in Sudan. We continue to emphasise, with all international partners, the importance of refraining from actions that prolong the conflict.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not specify concrete steps or leverage points for addressing external actors involved in fuelling the conflict.

How: Discussed Issue At G20, Emphasised Importance Of Refraining From Actions That Prolong Conflict

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Q2 Gregory Campbell DUP East Londonderry
Asylum & Refugees
Context

The MP is concerned about the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict, with over 9 million displaced people.

Question

Given that there are about 9 million displaced people in one of the most significant humanitarian catastrophes that the world faces today, will he impress on the African Union and partners the need for urgent action to try to resolve this situation?

Answer from The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)

The hon. Gentleman is right to ask that question. I went to the Adré crossing not just to spend time with the overwhelming number of women and children who are fleeing the conflict, but to announce £20 million in additional support for refugees and, in particular, for access to reproductive and sexual health services on that border. The situation is grim; it is horrific, and has been given too little attention, and I intend to ensure that we do all we can to bring it to an end.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer provides context about a visit but does not commit to impressing urgency upon the African Union or other partners directly.

How: Visited Adré Crossing, Announced £20 Million In Additional Support For Refugees

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