Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 2
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Accepted
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We welcome the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary’s wholehearted acceptance that the situation in Tigray...
Conclusion
We welcome the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary’s wholehearted acceptance that the situation in Tigray is an early test of the UK’s commitment to the principles and approach of the UK as a ‘force for good’ as set out in the Government’s Integrated Review. The Tigray crisis will be a test of the FCDO’s desire to combine ‘diplomacy and development’ and to establish an integrated approach to conflict and instability. Failing this early test could damage the credibility of the UK’s new strategy.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government details ongoing diplomatic efforts to raise human rights issues and calls for an end to violence and protection of civilians. They commit to supporting UN investigations into atrocities in Tigray to ensure accountability and will continue to raise concerns at the UN Security Council and Human Rights Council.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The Government welcomes the International Development Committee’s (IDC) report “The humanitarian situation in Tigray” and is grateful to all those who contributed written and oral evidence. HMG has been at the forefront of the international response throughout the conflict, engaging directly with the Government of Ethiopia, and that of Eritrea, to press for an end to the conflict, protection of civilians and unfettered humanitarian access. We have also continued to engage core international partners and raise concerns in international fora, most recently through the G7 leaders’ communique of 13 June. The UK Government has been at the forefront of the international response throughout the conflict. The Foreign Secretary met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy in Addis Ababa on 22 January, urging an end to violence, unfettered humanitarian access and justice for victims of human right atrocities. Nick Dyer, Special Envoy for Famine Prevention and Humanitarian Affairs, and Moazzam Malik, FCDO’s Director General for Africa have also visited Africa, highlighting the real risk of famine and the need for a ceasefire. The UK has remained in close contact with allies, such as the US, EU and Gulf states in pursing these aims.
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