DEATH OF ALMIGDAD MOJALLI INTERNATIONAL JOURNALIST IN YEMEN

Early day motion 994, tabled 21 January 2016 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 28 members.

That this House is dismayed by the recent death of Yemeni journalist, Almigdad Mojalli, on 17 January 2016 in Yemen; acknowledges the bravery of Almigdad Mojalli in continuing to provide coverage of the conflict in Yemen for international news organisations, including newspapers based in the UK; notes that more than 5,600 people are reported to have been killed in Yemen's conflict to date, and over 26,000 more have been injured; urges the Government to take appropriate steps to bring an end to this conflict; and further urges all parties to offer greater protection to international aid workers, journalists and other civilians.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 16, Labour 6, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1.