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Written question asked by Ellie Chowns (Green Party) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 September 2026. It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sudan: War Crimes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how he and the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice in Sudan plan to respond to reports of sexual violence and drone strikes against civilians across Sudan.

Original answer

I refer the Honourable Member to the points I made on 8 September during the Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Sudan, and to the answers provided to questions 21354 on 8 September on humanitarian access and HL417 on 9 June on the use of drone warfare in Sudan. Further announcements on our support for the Sudanese people will be made in due course.

The answer was corrected by Kirsty McNeill (Labour)

on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Corrected answer

I refer the Honourable Member to the points I made on 8 September during the Westminster Hall debate on the conflict in Sudan, and to the answers provided to questions 21354 on 8 September on humanitarian access and HL417 on 9 June on the use of drone warfare in Sudan. Further announcements on our support for the Sudanese people will be made in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27735
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Civilians Sexual offences War crimes Sudan Unmanned air systems
Link
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