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Baroness Uddin (Non-Afl)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 17 July 2025

Debate

Sudan

Contribution

I express my gratitude to the Minister for describing what must have been a heart-rending nightmare, speaking to the innocent people, particularly the women and children, who have been suffering so dreadfully. I declare my interest as a member of the all-party parliamentary group. I have visited Sudan, and it is one of my favourite countries. It breaks my heart to see the utter devastation and the ruins in which it lies. My question follows on from the discussions many noble Lords and Members in the other place have had with representatives of the diaspora community, who say that Britain is best placed to discuss with its international partners, including in the Arab world, how to ensure that women and children are not raped and pillaged in the numbers that are happening right now. Can the Minister say something about any discussions she may be having about this dreadful situation and how we can work together with other nations to ensure that it comes to an end? A ceasefire is an absolute must now. I hear what she says about enforcing our will on others, but we have a lot more to do in ensuring that the message is powerful and clear that we will not stand for it.

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