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Debate between Yvette Cooper and Ben Maguire
Tuesday 21st April 2026

(1 week, 2 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Maguire Portrait Ben Maguire (North Cornwall) (LD)
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T5. Last week marked three years since the start of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which has sparked a disastrous famine affecting an estimated 34 million people, while about 14 million have been displaced. What are the Government doing to combat the reported obstruction of aid delivery by the Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese armed forces and the other warring factions that is further worsening the monumental humanitarian crisis?

Yvette Cooper Portrait Yvette Cooper
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We discussed this issue directly at the Berlin conference. I agree with the hon. Member. To be honest, I think that the international community has failed the people of Sudan. The war continues in the most horrendous circumstances. We have urged anyone who can to put pressure on the RSF and the SAF, and they must allow humanitarian access to people who desperately need it.