§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information his Department has on recent civil disturbances in Somalia and reports of deaths caused by actions by Government forces; and what representations have been made to the Government of Somalia.
§ Mr. WaldegraveWe understand that at least 50 people were killed and many more wounded when security forces guarding President Barré opened fire on an unruly crowd at Mogadishu football stadium on 6 July. Our charge d'affaires has been instructed to raise our strong concern with the Somali Government.