§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment he has made of the impact that the Government of Sudan's rezoning of camps for internally displaced persons around Khartoum is having on(a) levels of homelessness and (b) other humanitarian requirements in the region; and if he will make a statement. [151202]
§ Hilary BennDFID continues to be concerned about the protection and assistance afforded to all internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan and have provided humanitarian assistance, including to those in camps around Khartoum.
During my visit in December 2003 I visited one of the camps and saw how re-zoning has led to the demolition of homes. I raised the need for proper support for IDPs, following the rezoning with the Government of Sudan. HM Ambassador has also raised this issue with the Government of Sudan, including the Wali (Governor) of Khartoum.