Lord Sharpe of Epsom, the Home Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL5970):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what communication there has been between the Home Office and the Country Policy Information Team of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regarding displacements in Darfur; and what assessment they have made of how up to date information held by the Home Office is on this topic. (HL5970)
Tabled on: 28 February 2023
Answer:
Lord Sharpe of Epsom:
The Country Policy and Information Team (CPIT) in the Home Office maintains regular contact with the British Embassy in Khartoum regarding Sudan, including the situation of Darfuris.
CPIT also monitors open-source information about the country situation, including displacements in Darfur.
CPIT will publish an updated country policy and information note (CPIN) on the risks faced by non-Arab Darfuris in Sudan on GOV.UK shortly. Date and time of answer: 13 Mar 2023 at 16:45
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Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL5969):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to applying Magnitsky-style sanctions to those responsible for the military coup in Sudan; and what discussions they have had with international allies regarding a coordinated imposition of such sanctions. (HL5969)
Tabled on: 28 February 2023
Answer:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park:
The UK condemned in the strongest terms the coup on 25 October 2021. Following the coup, the UK has consistently urged all Sudanese actors, including the military, to engage constructively in the political process to establish a civilian-led transitional government. The UK, alongside our international partners, continues to consider all options to maintain pressure on those looking to de-rail the current political process, including sanctions. However, we do not speculate about future sanctions, as to do so might reduce their impact.
Date and time of answer: 13 Mar 2023 at 14:56.
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Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL5967):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to mark the twentieth anniversary of the genocide in Darfur; and what assessment they have made of the motive for continuing violence in that region. (HL5967)
Tabled on: 28 February 2023
Answer:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park:
The political and security instability following the 25 October 2021 coup has exacerbated conflict across marginalised regions in Sudan, including Darfur. The UK has consistently urged the Sudanese authorities to deliver on their obligation to protect civilians and to ensure implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement, to help address the violence and instability in Darfur. With international partners, we continue to call on all Sudanese actors to commit to the political process and agree a transitional civilian-led government that can return stability to Sudan.
Date and time of answer: 13 Mar 2023 at 14:54.