Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, if he will (a) take steps to support inclusive dialogue about democratic processes in Senegal in the context of the postponement of presidential elections and (b) make representations to the Government of Senegal on protecting human rights following that postponement.

The United Kingdom respects Senegal's tradition of democracy. On 6 February the FCDO released a statement expressing our concern about the postponement of the Presidential elections. We encourage Senegal to work peacefully towards a transparent, inclusive and credible election.