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Afghanistan: Religious Freedom

Commons · Question 41843 · Tabled 27 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief is taking to help tackle the persecution of religious minorities in Afghanistan.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 22 Apr 2025

The Envoy works closely with the Minister for Africa and Human Rights, and with other government departments to promote His Majesty's Government's shared priorities on freedom of religious belief for all. He also works with a range of UK and international...