To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment she has made of the recent conflict near the eastern Chadian town of Biltine and in the Ouaddei area. (112859)

We have seen reports of the recent occupation of Biltine by rebel forces and their subsequent defeat by the Chadian army. We are seriously concerned about the continuing conflict in eastern Chad and the deteriorating situation in the border regions of Chad, Sudan and the Central African Republic. The escalating clashes between the rebels and the Chadian army risk worsening the humanitarian crisis and further destabilising the region.

In the interests of regional peace and security we continue to call on the Governments of Chad and Sudan to stop supporting each others' rebels and to fulfil their obligations under the Tripoli Agreement, which calls for greater border integrity.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what reports she has received on recent attacks around the eastern Chadian town of Biltine and in the Ouaddei area. (113838)

We have seen the media reports of the recent occupation of Biltine by rebel forces and their subsequent defeat by the Chadian army.

We are seriously concerned about the continuing conflict in eastern Chad and call on the Governments of Chad and Sudan to fulfil their obligations under the Tripoli Agreement. We are currently working with the UN to decide upon the best option for deployment in the region.