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PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN SUDAN

Early day motion 294, tabled 24 June 2013 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 33 members.

That this House recognises the current persecutions of Christians in Sudan; expresses grave concern at the treatment of Christians in that country; and asks the Secretary of State for International Development to apply diplomatic pressure to see a change brought about to the policy of the government of Sudan which is leading to the removal of missionaries and the persecution of people who convert from Islam.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 6, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Scottish National Party 1.