§ Lord Goodhartasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have made or intend to make representations to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo concerning the enforced dissolution of the Congolese human rights organisation AZADHO. [HL1447]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanOur Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo made clear to the Foreign Minister and the Minister of Justice our concerns over the action taken against the human rights organisation AZADHO. We will continue to monitor closely the actions of the Congolese authorities in respect of AZADHO and similar organisations.