Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to monitor the security situation in (a) Sudan and (b) the Horn of Africa.

Defence continually monitors situations of security concern around the world, and Sudan and the Horn of Africa are no exception.

We have a strong Defence network in the region, who actively report on regional security issues that are deemed a threat to UK interests. UK Defence retains the option to adjust resources when necessary, to ensure we have the appropriate level of understanding.