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Written question asked by Siobhain McDonagh (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Sri Lanka: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the sanctions imposed by the US on General Shavendra Silva of the Sri Lankan army.

Answer

We regularly engage with the US and other partners on issues relating to Sri Lanka. The UK government keeps all evidence and potential designations under the UK Global Human Rights sanctions regime under close review, guided by the objectives of the sanctions regime. We would not normally speculate about future sanctions targets, as to do so could reduce their impact.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
905247
Session
2021-22
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Army USA Sanctions Sri Lanka
Link
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