HL Deb 13 March 2000 vol 610 c174WA
Lord Ahmed

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their estimate of the percentage of British, European and other humanitarian aid to Sudan that is diverted by the parties of the civil war. [HL1374]

Baroness Amos

No definitive figures are available on the proportion of humanitarian assistance diverted. We continue to watch this very closely and to press the UN and non-government organisations (NGOs) for action to improve the targeting of humanitarian aid and the cessation of diversions.

The recent expulsion of some of the largest relief agencies operating in southern Sudan raises further concerns over the transparency and accountability of future humanitarian operations.