Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 38345

Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda: Christianity

Tabled: 14 March 2025

Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect Christians from persecution in (a) Rwanda and (b) the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer

Protection of civilians, promotion of respect between different religious and non-religious groups, and human rights are priorities for the UK. The UK continues to work through UN bodies and other multilateral fora to promote and protect these rights. Rec...

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