§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to his Egyptian counterpart on the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development peace initiative for Sudan. [108129]
§ Mr. HainMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has discussed the Sudan with his Egyptian counterpart on a number of occasions, most recently in Cairo on 20 January. Our objective is to see a comprehensive negotiated settlement in the interests of all Sudanese. We continue to support the LOAD initiative as the best vehicle for actioning this.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent reports he has received concerning the displacement of Nuer from the area surrounding the oil fields in Southern Sudan. [108145]
§ Mr. HainWe are aware of reports of displacement of people in Upper Nile to places such as Bentiu and Yirol as a result of factional fighting. We expect to see further reports on this issue from a Canadian study which we understand may be published in the near future.