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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 17 Mar 2021
Mozambique: Militant Violence

"My Lords, the atrocities in Cabo Delgado are unforgettable, but so should be the underlying factors stoking the insurgency. Reference has been made to unemployment among the young, which means that many have joined the Islamic rebels with their promises to replace corrupt, elitist rule. Last year, a loan agreement …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 16 Mar 2021
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Abuses

"My Lords, apparently a high-level ANC delegation from South Africa met officials from Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party to address the escalating economic and political crisis last September. Its priorities should have been the deteriorating human rights situation. Unidentified assailants have abducted and tortured more than 70 government critics. Arbitrary arrests, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 09 Mar 2021
Tigray Conflict: Axum

"The reports that several hundred civilians have been massacred in Axum have been confirmed by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, contrary to the claims of its own Government. However, within the unfettered access that we apparently now have been granted in the region, will the Government press for evidence of …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 04 Mar 2021
Anti-slavery Projects: Commonwealth

"To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to promote anti-slavery projects throughout the Commonwealth..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Thu 04 Mar 2021
Anti-slavery Projects: Commonwealth

"My Lords, slavery is not a relic of history. It remains embedded in communities and economies throughout the world. Not so long ago, in Liberia, I was in discussions with a development project officer in the north of the country, close to the Sierra Leone border. Liberia’s origins as an …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Mon 08 Feb 2021
Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020

"I thank the Minister for his introductory comments. Allow me first to declare my interest as a partner in the advisory board of Transparency International UK. Under the guidance of its offices, I presented a Private Member’s Bill to curb corruption. The then Labour Government did not support it and …..."
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Written Question
Africa: Diplomatic Relations
Tuesday 29th December 2020

Asked by: Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to extend the UK’s diplomatic presence across Africa, in particular into smaller countries.

Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

Since 2018, the UK has increased its diplomatic reach by over 350 staff across Africa, including in Mali, Niger, Chad, Mauritania, Eswatini and Lesotho. In addition, the UK contributes to international diplomatic efforts, including through its Sahel Envoys and Sahel Alliance networks. We continue to keep under close review the size and location of our network to ensure that it remains appropriate for delivering HMG priorities across Africa within the overall resources available.

Written Question
Gibraltar: UK Trade with EU
Wednesday 9th December 2020

Asked by: Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are undertaking trade negotiations with the EU on the basis that any future relationship agreement will apply to Gibraltar.

Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

The UK continues to negotiate for the whole UK family, which includes Gibraltar. We remain fully committed to finding a solution that supports Gibraltar, its people and its economy.

The UK and the Government of Gibraltar have held a number of constructive discussions with Spain on this issue. It is clearly in all parties' interests to find a solution, to ensure ongoing well-being and prosperity in the region.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 24 Nov 2020
Tigray Conflict

"My Lords, it is reported that as many as 200,000 refugees are anticipated to cross into Sudan in the coming months through the Hamdayet border in Kassala state, the Lugdi in Gedaref state and the Aderafi border. With close to 2 million IDPs already in the region, will the Minister …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 27 Oct 2020
Zimbabwe

"My Lords, last weekend an extravaganza in Zimbabwe to launch a people’s protest against sanctions resulted in demonstrations outside German embassies and 14 likes on Facebook. More telling, I think, was the action, led by South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, of the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, …..."
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