Written questions

Western Sahara: Non-governmental Organisations

Commons · Question 1976 · Tabled 26 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 5 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by Ben Lake

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to the UN Security Council on unfettered media and humanitarian NGO access to the occupied territory of Western Sahara.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 5 Aug 2024

We have consistently supported language in relevant UN Security Council Resolutions that encourages the parties to continue their efforts to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in Western Sahara, including the freedoms of expression and a...