Sexual Violence in Conflict Ethiopia 2021-07-20
2021-07-20
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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.
What steps have been taken to deploy personnel from the PSVI unit or team to Ethiopia?
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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Specifics on the timeline and scope of future deployments were not provided.
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The MP inquired about the UK Government's stance on pushing for a UNHRC resolution to address human rights abuses in Tigray, Ethiopia.
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?
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.
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Specific actions towards pushing for a resolution were not detailed.
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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.
Will our total support to Ethiopia increase or be cut this year?
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.
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Specific details on financial support increases were not provided.
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