§ Lord Hyltonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What reports they have received concerning attacks on and persecution of Christians in the Sudan (a) in 1999 and (b) in 2000. [HL2867]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of AsthalSadly, all sections of society are suffering in the Sudan as a result of the ongoing civil war. There can be no doubt that Christians are among those who have been killed and suffered in other ways for much longer than the last two years. That is why this Government has given peace such a priority.
We keep in regular contact with the Churches in the Sudan, listen to their specific concerns and regularly take them up. We also gave our full support to the recent visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury to Khartoum and Juba.