§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to work through the UN to ensure that Dr Jonas Savimbi is prosecuted for crimes against humanity. [69386]
§ Mr. Tony LloydThe major responsibility for the break down of the peace process lies with Jonas Savimbi, but military action is not going to result in an acceptable resolution of the present crisis. The only way forward is for both the warring parties to return to the negotiating table. I would not wish to take any measures which might undermine prospects for a negotiated settlement.
§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement in respect of the Government's policy towards UNITA. [69385]
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§ Mr. Tony LloydOur policy is to urge UNITA to fulfil its obligations under the Lusaka Protocol. It is their failure to do so which has led to the breakdown in the peace process and for which Mr. Savimbi must bear the main responsibility. But military action is not going to result in an acceptable solution of the present crisis. The only way forward is for both warring parties to return to the negotiating table. UN sanctions against UNITA were designed to encourage UNITA to fulfil its peace process obligations. The Government enforce all UN sanctions.