§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the United Nations office on human rights concerning Algeria; and if he will make a statement. [50358]
§ Mr. FatchettWe have maintained regular contact with the United Nations on the situation of human rights in Algeria, particularly during the annual Commission on Human Rights. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights is aware of our concerns about the human rights situation there and our hope that the Algerian Government will engage and co-operate fully with UN mechanisms.
We welcomed the UN Secretary-General's announcement that Algeria has invited a top-level mission, under UN auspices, to visit Algeria in the near future.