Western Sahara: Asylum

Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs written question – answered am ar 23 Chwefror 2010.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Derek Conway Derek Conway Annibynnol, Old Bexley and Sidcup

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Algerian government on the case of Mr. Sghair, a Sahrawi refugee, detained by the Polisario for three months for attempting to cross into Morocco; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Ivan Lewis Ivan Lewis Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has not made any representations to the Algerian authorities about the case of Mr. Sghair, who was allegedly detained by the Polisario in 2008. The FCO has also not received any prior representations about this case.

Does this answer the above question?

Yes4 people think so

No3 people think not

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