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Statement on how the EU has reacted to the changed political circumstances in Nigeria. - Inc ref to material in Library.

Asked by

Lord Corbett of Castle Vale (Labour)

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Written questions

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Answered

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18 November 1998

For answer on

19 November 1998

Answered on

19 November 1998

Mr. Corbett: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how the EU has reacted to the changed political circumstances in Nigeria. [60839] Mr. Tony Lloyd: In recognition of the progress being made towards respect for human rights and the restoration of a democratic civilian Government in Nigeria, on 1 November the EU adopted a new Common Position, replacing the Common Positions of 20 November 1995 and 4 December 1995. The UK was at the forefront of those advocating this change of policy. As a result the following measures have now been lifted: all visa restrictions; the ban on high level visits; the ban on sporting contacts; the ban on the appointment of European military personnel to diplomatic missions in Nigeria and Nigerian military personnel in the European Union. The following measures continue to apply: suspension of military co-operation; cancellation of training courses for all Nigerian military personnel, except for non-combative courses to encourage respect for human rights and to prepare the military for the democratic control by a civilian Government of the armed forces; an embargo on arms, munitions and military equipment. A dialogue on development co-operation may now be resumed with a view to re-engagement after the installation of a democratically elected civilian Government. The European Union also re-affirmed its willingness to strengthen a constructive dialogue with Nigeria and to support the electoral process. It also re-iterated its support for Nigeria's regional peacekeeping activities. The new Common Position will be reviewed no later than 1 June 1999. Should there be any deterioration in the respect for human rights or the democratic processes, the Council will immediately review the Common Position with a view to adopting additional measures. A copy of the new Common Position on Nigeria has been placed in the library of both Houses.

Date

19 November 1998

Reference

319 c818W; 60839

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House of Commons

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