Written questions

India: Indigenous Peoples

Lords · Question HL8740 · Tabled 24 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Boateng

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the human rights impact of the conflict in Myanmar on the indigenous people of Nagaland; and when Government representatives last visited Naga territories in (1) India, and (2) Myanmar.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 8 Jul 2025

The UK remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in Myanmar and its impact on all communities, including those in border regions. We are aware of reports that the violence and instability have affected indigenous populations in neighbouring area...