Mr. Speaker, we have expressed our deep concern about the sale of arms, not just by South Africa but by many western countries that are also engaged in the sale of arms in that region. It is something that I think has contributed substantially to the problem and we will follow through with our efforts.
We are also undertaking very strong efforts with the government of Rwanda to begin to more actively prosecute the war criminal trials. Until that particular problem is met, the return of the refugees from Zaire becomes increasingly difficult. A number of efforts have to take place.
I give the House full assurance that we are fully engaged in this file. The secretary of state has just returned from Africa. We will continue to use all our efforts to try to find some solution and particularly to help the approximately one million people who are now being faced with this enormous disruption to their lives.
As Canadians we want to do the best we possibly can for that region.