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South Sudan - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 2:36 pm on 1 December 2025.

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Photo of Lord Oates Lord Oates Liberal Democrat 2:36, 1 December 2025

My Lords, I declare my interest as chief executive of United Against Malnutrition & Hunger. In his 3 November report, the Secretary-General of the UN warned that without humanitarian access being restored to all areas, South Sudan risks a full-scale food and nutrition crisis. Can the Minister update the House on whether any progress has been made on humanitarian access and what discussions the Government have had with the South Sudan Government, other warring parties and other influential actors such as the Vatican, the Anglican Church and other AU Governments?

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