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Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has started a two day visit to South Sudan.

• Updated: 24 May 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news, saying it is vital that it is reciprocated by withdrawal of all Sudanese Armed Forces personnel from Abyei.

• Updated: 11 May 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on the African Union Peace and Security Council communiqué outlining a peace plan between Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 26 April 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "It is imperative for both Governments to come together and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue and avoid inflammatory rhetoric."

• Updated: 24 April 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the news as an "important step" towards lowering tensions between the two countries.

• Updated: 20 April 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on reports of increased fighting in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 11 April 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has called on all parties to stop fighting and return to a political process following continued violence in the border regions of Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 23 March 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Speaking from New York, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, commented on the agreement by the Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 6 March 2012

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

South Sudanese Minister Mr Jimmy Lemi Milla was murdered in Juba, South Sudan on 9 February.

• Updated: 9 February 2011

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham today met the Archbishop of Southern Sudan, the Most Revd Daniel Deng and the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Right Honourable Dr Rowan Williams for talks on Sudan and next ye…

• Updated: 7 October 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham congratulates Ahmed Mohamed Silanyo, of the Kulmiye Party, on his victory in the recent Somaliland Presidential elections.

• Updated: 12 July 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government