The Bishop of St Albans received the following written answer on 18th March 2024:
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of the United Arab Emirates on the seizing of two ports the Sudanese Red Sea coast through proxy forces, and that they have plans to build a third port.
Lord Benyon (Con, FCDO): We are not aware of the United Arab Emirates seizing any ports on the Red Sea coast.
The Lord Bishop of St Albans asked His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of reports that Ukrainian special forces are combatting Russian mercenaries on Sudanese soil.
Lord Benyon: We are aware of reports of external support to both the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in the conflict in Sudan. The UK condemns any actions that further fuel the brutal conflict in Sudan. The UK strongly supports an immediate end to the hostilities in Sudan both for the sake of its own people and the wider region. We continue to place emphasis in all our international engagement on the importance of neutrality and of supporting a ceasefire and civilian political transition.
The Church of England in Parliament 
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