The Bishop of Winchester received the following written answer on 5th June 2026:
The Lord Bishop of Winchester asked His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to facilitate (1) humanitarian aid delivery, and (2) the safe passage of civilians, in South Kivu’s Hauts Plateaux in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab, FCDO): The UK Government recognises that the humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is critical and we call on all parties to fully comply with International Humanitarian Law, including ensuring the protection of civilians and guaranteeing safe, rapid, and unhindered humanitarian access. Last year, we provided £103 million in humanitarian and peacebuilding funding to eastern DRC and the wider region. In March, along with the Minister for Africa, I met with humanitarian organisations delivering UK-funded assistance and announced an additional £7.3 million in support for communities affected by the escalating conflict.
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