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Hussam Abu Safiya

Asked by Kate OsamorLabour (Co-op)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 June 2026UIN 7418

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 6 August 2025 to Question 68333 on Hussam Abu Safiya, what recent steps he has taken to help ensure the immediate and unconditional release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We are aware of recent reporting that Dr Safiya has been moved to solitary confinement. We have raised our concerns about this case on a number of occasions.

We will continue to monitor developments closely and raise issues where appropriate. As and when there is anything further to report, I will update the Hon Member accordingly.

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