Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that dozens have been killed in airstrikes by the Sudanese armed forces at Nyala, South Darfur; and what justice mechanisms the UK plans to use to hold those responsible accountable.

We aware of the reports of airstrikes in Nyala, Sudan. This airstrike is part of a growing trend of aerial warfare that is inflicting devastating harm on civilians and civilian infrastructure and is contributing to the growing risk of famine in Sudan.

That is why we are consistently calling for the warring parties to protect civilians, comply with international humanitarian law, and facilitate safe and unhindered humanitarian access; why we have led efforts alongside partners to successfully renew the UN Fact-Finding Mission's mandate; why we have coordinated the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan to issue seven statements this year highlighting the devastating impact of drone warfare on civilians; and why, on 24 September, the Minister of State for International Development and Africa hosted a high-level event at the UN General Assembly on the growing threat posed by drone attacks and pressing for stronger action to protect civilians.