HC Deb 31 October 1994 vol 248 cc933-4W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his assessment of the current humanitarian needs in Sudan.

Mr. Baldry

Harvest prospects are good in most parts of the country, although localised areas of need will remain. United Nations agencies are currently completing an assessment of humanitarian needs for 1995. The conclusions are expected to be made available shortly.

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which parts of Sudan are currently inaccessible to international humanitarian relief organisations.

Mr. Baldry

Operation Lifeline Sudan was refused access in September to four of the 77 destinations designated as relief distribution centres: Boma, Kongor, Nimule and Pariang. These are all located in areas of military activity. Access to the Nuba Mountains is as described in my answer of 25 October 1994,Official Report, column 546.

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