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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-08more like thismore than 2024-05-08
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Armed Conflict remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of South Sudan concerning a potential resolution of conflict in Sudan. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Sandwich more like this
uin HL4481 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answer text <p>The UK is working with a wide range of partners, including the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the UN, as well regional partners, such as South Sudan and the Gulf, to support a resolution of conflict in Sudan. In September 2023, the Deputy Foreign Secretary met President Salva Kiir to discuss progress on South Sudan's Peace Agreement and efforts to secure peace in Sudan. The UK supports South Sudan's regional peace and mediation efforts and welcomes South Sudan's response to refugees and returnees fleeing the violence in Sudan.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-21T13:45:16.847Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-21T13:45:16.847Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
2109
label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1701963
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-17more like thismore than 2024-04-17
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Armed Conflict remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the war in Sudan on South Sudan, including (1) the numbers of displaced people and refugees, and (2) the impact on its economy caused by the loss of receipts from the export of oil. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL3878 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-01more like thismore than 2024-05-01
answer text <p>The UK recognises the significant pressure that the Sudan crisis is putting on South Sudan and commends them for their support to the over 630,000 people that have crossed the border since the start of the conflict. Disruption to the oil pipeline has reduced the South Sudanese government's oil production capabilities and subsequently their income, causing inflationary pressures and an increase in food prices - the UK Government continues to monitor the economic situation closely. South Sudan is facing its own humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the Sudan conflict, with 9 million people expected to need humanitarian assistance in 2024. The UK has allocated £7.75 million to support existing and new Sudanese refugees, as well as vulnerable returnees and host communities in South Sudan.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-01T15:29:52.327Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-01T15:29:52.327Z
answering member
1547
label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1655142
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-25more like thismore than 2023-07-25
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Armed Conflict remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with (1) Sudanese Armed Forces, (2) Rapid Support Forces, and (3) the Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North, about the ongoing conflict in Sudan. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
uin HL9714 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-08-08more like thismore than 2023-08-08
answer text <p>UK officials have had various contacts with representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPMN-N) factions and other groups. In these contacts, we have demanded that the warring parties respect calls for a ceasefire, engage in a meaningful peace process and grant immediate humanitarian access. The UK is working with a range of international partners, including counterparts from the Quad (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UK, US), African and European countries, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU) and the UN, to get the parties to the negotiating table and end hostilities in Sudan. On 12 July, we announced a package of six sanctions under the Sudan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, freezing the assets of three commercial entities linked to each party involved in the conflict. These sanctions target entities which the SAF and RSF have used to support their war efforts and are designed to press the parties to allow humanitarian assistance, end the violence and engage in a meaningful and sustained progress to peace.</p>
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2023-08-08T10:51:01.377Zmore like thismore than 2023-08-08T10:51:01.377Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4308
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
1599704
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-27more like thismore than 2023-02-27
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Armed Conflict remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government and churches of South Sudan concerning the recent conflict in Abyei; and what steps they will be taking following those discussions. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Sandwich more like this
uin HL5948 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-13more like thismore than 2023-03-13
answer text <p>We are monitoring the ongoing violence in Abyei and urge for those responsible to be held accountable. The churches play a critical role in peace-making and building at the local and national level in South Sudan, including in Abyei. We are engaging with the churches to follow up on the messages delivered during the ecumenical visit to Juba from 3 to 5 February. The UK supports the calls of the Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland on the Government of South Sudan to end violence and implement the peace agreement.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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less than 2023-03-13T14:50:03.297Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-13T14:50:03.297Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
2109
label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1491245
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-20more like thismore than 2022-07-20
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Armed Conflict remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the 2022 Elie Wiesel Act report to Congress by the US State Department on the situation in Abyei, an area contested between Sudan and South Sudan, published on 15 July. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1958 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-28more like thismore than 2022-07-28
answer text <p>We note the Elie Wiesel Act report to Congress by the US State Department and share the concerns highlighted regarding intercommunal violence in Abyei. The UK has taken a leading role in supporting the wider processes for justice and accountability in Sudan and South Sudan, and will continue to call for accountability for crimes committed in Abyei. We urge the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to regularise meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee and agree joint security mechanisms to improve stability in Abyei until its final status can be agreed. Most recently, the UK Special Representative to Sudan and South Sudan discussed Abyei with Sudanese authorities on 28 June in Khartoum, and will discuss this issue with the South Sudanese authorities in Juba later this month.</p><p>The UK Government is heavily engaged with the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and we welcomed their mandate renewal from the UN Security Council on 12 May. We join the UN Secretary-General's call for the African Union to intensify its mediation efforts to help reach a political solution for Abyei. We will continue to work with the UN and the humanitarian community in Sudan and South Sudan to address humanitarian needs in Abyei and call on the governments of both countries to allow humanitarian actors to deliver aid without hindrance.</p>
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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less than 2022-07-28T07:54:26.383Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-28T07:54:26.383Z
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1461083
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-05-10more like thismore than 2022-05-10
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Armed Conflict remove filter
house id 2 remove filter
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of recent incidents of (1) gender-based violence, and (2) missing children, in the Abyei Administrative Area. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Cox more like this
uin HL48 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-06-13more like thismore than 2022-06-13
answer text <p>The Minister for Africa is concerned at recent violence in Abyei, including reports of gender-based violence and missing children. We expressed our concerns at the violence at the UN Security Council on 21 April and underscored the continued need for the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), mandated to provide protection of civilians and facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid. Over the past year, the UN Security Council has ensured that UNISFA's mandate better equips the mission to respond quickly to security incidents and to place greater emphasis on community engagement.</p><p>We are working with the UN and the humanitarian community in Sudan and South Sudan to address humanitarian needs in Abyei. As part of this, in 2021 we contributed £27 million to the humanitarian response in Sudan via partners, including the World Food Programme. This year in South Sudan we will reach 2 million people with some form of humanitarian assistance and support 400,000 girls to access education, including in the Abyei region. We also continue to call on the Governments of Sudan and South Sudan to allow humanitarian actors to deliver aid to those in need in all parts of Abyei, without hindrance.</p>
answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
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HL47 more like this
HL49 more like this
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less than 2022-06-13T13:31:15.963Zmore like thisremove minimum value filter
answering member
4062
label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park more like this
tabling member
3364
label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this