§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many Liberians have fled their country following conflict between the Liberian Government forces and the rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Development.[58103]
§ Clare ShortSince the start of this year, UNHCR estimate that around 24,000 Liberians have sought refuge in neighbouring countries as a result of fighting between the Liberian army and rebel forces. Most of these have entered Sierra Leone (some 14,000), though around 6,000 have gone to Guinea, and 4,000 to Cote d'Ivoire.
§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assistance she has offered to the(a) United Nations and (b) Cote d'Ivoire to deal with refugees fleeing Liberia. [58102]
§ Clare ShortSince the start of this year, DFID has contributed £2 million to UN agencies and to the International Committee for the Red Cross for their work with refugees and displaced people in the West Africa. We have provided no support directly to the Government of Cote d'Ivoire.