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HANSARDZimbabwe: Political RepressionWe are deeply concerned about the civil rights situation and about the reports of the recent death of the opposition MDC Alliance supporter Nyasha Zhambe Mawere on 26 November. We…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the shadow Foreign Secretary to his place. It was a tragic incident that happened in the channel last week. I extend my condolences, as I am sure everyone in the House…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMost atrocities sadly occur in and around armed conflict and the Government have dedicated significant resources to the prevention of conflict. We do not believe we have to have a…30 Nov 2021HANSARDNigeria: Religious and Other ViolenceNigeria faces multiple serious and complex security challenges, including terrorism in the north-east and separately intercommunal conflicts and criminal banditry in the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDNigeria: Religious and Other ViolenceI am so sorry. Nigeria is a very important country to the UK and we are deeply concerned by the increasing insecurity in Nigeria. I raised the question with the Foreign Minister…30 Nov 2021HANSARDNigeria: Religious and Other ViolenceThe UK is committed to the global fight against poverty and promoting equality, and despite the seismic impact of the pandemic on the UK and the global economy the UK will still…30 Nov 2021HANSARDBelarusMy hon. Friend raises an important point about abuse and humanitarian issues. We are supporting humanitarian partners to help alleviate the suffering of migrants at the border,…30 Nov 2021HANSARDBelarusAs Belarus’s closest ally, Russia is uniquely placed to exert pressure on the Belarusian authorities to end their campaign of repression and to engage in this dialogue, and we…30 Nov 2021HANSARDBelarusWe have already imposed over 100 sanctions designations, including on Lukashenko himself. We are absolutely committed to supporting the people of Belarus, and we stand together to…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLet me be clear: the British Council’s budget has not been cut. We agreed in the spending review settlement an amount of £189 million, which is a 27% increase in funding on the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right: voices in this House matter. It is excellent that the serious situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been raised by colleagues a number of…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising access to women’s health in Malawi, and I will write to him on that specific issue. However, one of the announcements that we made at the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDBelarusI completely agree, and the UK is absolutely standing side by side with Poland. The UK and Poland have a long history of friendship and are NATO allies. Already a small team of UK…30 Nov 2021HANSARDBelarusWe are appalled by reports that there are now over 850 political prisoners in Belarus, and we strongly urge the Belarusian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release…30 Nov 2021HANSARDBelarusThe Foreign Secretary will also be discussing Belarus with NATO partners today. We remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Belarus. The UK has imposed over 100…30 Nov 2021HANSARDWestern BalkansLet us be clear that Srebrenica was a genocide, as confirmed by international courts. We must not forget the victims. The UK has urged all political leaders in Bosnia and…30 Nov 2021HANSARDWestern BalkansIt is extremely important that the mistakes of the past are not repeated, which is precisely why my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary will raise the issue with her NATO…30 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are absolutely committed to deepening our economic partnerships across the world, because they bring jobs and investment home to every region and nation of the UK, as well as…30 Nov 2021HANSARDWestern BalkansAs I said earlier, the political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina is serious, which is precisely why the Foreign Secretary will raise it today. We are working hard to prevent it…30 Nov 2021HANSARDWestern BalkansWe see a concerning pattern of Russian behaviour. The aim is to hamper Euro-Atlantic integration in the region. The UK’s approach is clearly set out in the integrated review. The…30 Nov 2021