§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many reports he has received of aerial bombings of civilian targets in Southern Sudan. [147052]
§ Mr. HainWe received several reports of aerial bombings of civilian targets in southern Sudan last month from NGOs and church representatives. Our ambassador in Khartoum has made our concerns clear to the Sudanese authorities. We will continue to urge both sides to return to the negotiating table and agree a comprehensive ceasefire.