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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 Oct 2020
Iran: UN Arms Embargo

"My Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I refer the House to my registered interests...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 08 Oct 2020
Iran: UN Arms Embargo

"Our abstention on extending the UN arms embargo was an error of judgment. China and Russia were always going to veto, to support Iran. Those three countries are not known for honouring gentlemen’s agreements. We should have voted with the US, to make it clear that we oppose Iran accessing …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 23 Sep 2020
China: Uighur Internment Camps

"My Lords, the appalling treatment of the Uighur Muslims by the Chinese regime is horrific. Yet China is expected to be re-elected to the Human Rights Council next month. Sadly, it seems that nothing can be done to halt the increasingly sinister influence of China within UN structures, seriously undermining …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 21 Sep 2020
Nigeria: Religious Violence

"The singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu has been sentenced to death by hanging in the northern state of Kano. Will the Minister contact the Nigerian Government to ensure that due process is followed? Although there is a ban on FGM in Nigeria, with girls out of school due to Covid the risks …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2020
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

"My Lords, I declare my interests as stated in the register.

The Statement concludes that the new FCDO will project the UK as an ever-stronger force for good in the world. “Good” would mean supporting our US allies in extending the arms embargo on the terror-sponsoring Iranian regime. “Good” would …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 27 Jul 2020
Terezin Declaration

"What further practical help are HMG giving to those who need to delve into Polish archives—a very difficult issue—in their pursuit of justice? It is not only Polish Jews who suffered; many non-Jewish Poles had their properties nationalised by the Polish Government. In helping my noble friend Lord Pickles in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 22 Jul 2020
China

"China has just announced its wish to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council—yes, my Lords, the Human Rights Council. The Government have rightly condemned China for the appalling and inhumane treatment of the Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang. They have also rightly condemned China for its crushing …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 23 Jun 2020
Rwanda

"My Lords, for many reasons CHOGM 2020 was important to Rwanda, and now CHOGM 2021 will be possibly even more important. RwandAir has made serious efforts in recent years to cement UK-Rwanda relations by flying directly between Kigali and London Gatwick. Will my noble friend support the request by Rwanda …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 May 2020
Israel: West Bank

"I refer the House to my interests as stated in the register. At his last speech to the Knesset on 5 October 1995 on the ratification of the Oslo accord, Yitzhak Rabin stated:

“The security border of the State of Israel will be located in the Jordan Valley”.


Just …..."
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Written Question
Iran: Palestinians
Tuesday 24th March 2020

Asked by: Lord Polak (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the government of Iran's (1) involvement in, and (2) policy of, encouraging peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon

Iran continues to support a number of militant and proscribed groups in the region, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Palestinian rejectionist groups. This support is concerning, and directly undermines prospects for regional security and lasting peace in the region. We are clear that we want to see the creation of a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian state - living in peace and security, side by side with Israel. We will continue to work with likeminded partners to advance the Middle East Peace Process, countering those who embrace violence.