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Horn of Africa

Volume 480: debated on Wednesday 8 October 2008

14. To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in the Horn of Africa; and if he will make a statement. (224426)

The Government remain concerned about ongoing tensions and violence in several areas of the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia.

We continue to work with regional governments and international partners to encourage peaceful resolution of political differences as well as offering humanitarian and development assistance.