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Proceeding contribution from Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 30 November 2015. It occurred during Backbench debate on Middle East.

First, may I acknowledge the right hon. Gentleman’s commitment to the country as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Yemen? We are aware of reports of breaches of international humanitarian law. We have raised them with the Saudi Government and received repeated assurances of compliance, but we will continue to engage on this issue.

In Libya, delays on both sides in confirming a government of national accord are allowing extremist groups to take advantage of the vacuum and to gain traction, as has been mentioned by hon. Members, but progress has been made. I recently met Prime Minister-designate Sarraj in Tunis, and we very much support UN envoy Martin Kobler as he calls on Libyan delegations to confirm their commitment to the implementation of the political agreement.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
603 c80 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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