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Anzhalika Melnikava

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 47234

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Belarussian counterpart on the reported disappearance of Anzhelika Melnikava and her daughters.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I am concerned by reports of Angelika Melnikava's disappearance. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials are following the case closely. We have not raised this with the Belarusian Government.

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