Lord Kilclooney
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(13 years, 7 months ago)
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Lord Howell of Guildford
The noble Baroness is most definitely right. Of course we want to see more political activity and a downgrading and standing back of the militia wings of these political parties. It is the militias that lead to violence and difficulties, within both Southern Sudan and the three provinces I have already named. That is what we seek to do. The more we can move away from militias, killings and violence and have a proper political process, the better chance there is for this new nation of Southern Sudan to prosper, which we all want to see and should welcome and encourage in every possible way.
Lord Kilclooney
My Lords, are there any plans to establish diplomatic relations with South Sudan and to recognise that country?