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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Humanitarian Aid

Lords · Question HL409 · Tabled 21 May 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to facilitate (1) humanitarian aid delivery, and (2) the safe passage of civilians, in South Kivu's Hauts Plateaux in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 5 Jun 2026

The UK Government recognises that the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is critical and we call on all parties to fully comply with International Humanitarian Law, including ensuring the protection of civilians and guara...