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Western Sahara: International Law

Asked by Ben LakePlaid CymruForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 August 2024UIN 1973

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help prevent breaches of international law in Western Sahara.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK is committed to the promotion of respect for International Law worldwide. With regard to Western Sahara, we strongly support the work of Staffan de Mistura, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahar, and we continue to encourage constructive engagement with the political process.

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