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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Friday, 17 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 2019. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 May 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Yemen: Military Intervention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure that deconflicted (a) hospitals and (b) schools in Yemen are protected from bombing.

Answer

We have been clear that all parties to the conflict in Yemen must comply with international humanitarian law. We continue to call on all parties to exercise restraint and implement the Stockholm Agreement without delay in order to improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
255649
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Hospitals Schools Yemen Military intervention
Link
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