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G7 foreign ministers issued communiqués on the situation in Middle East, support to Ukraine and addressing global challenges, following their meeting in Capri, Italy.
1. Iran We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy,…
We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the…
I. Introduction As the international community faces multiple crises we,…
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Children and Armed Conflict.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
UK Statement for Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief.
A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East.
Middle East Minister Lord Ahmad embarks on Gulf tour to build momentum towards lasting peace and security in the region.
The Conflict Stability and Security Fund is inviting bids by 20 February 2024 to provide English-language training for the Yemen Coast Guard and Yemen Department of Defence.
Foreign Secretary David Cameron will focus on de-escalating tensions in the region and securing an immediate pause in the conflict in Gaza.
The UK and US have sanctioned the Houthis to disrupt their ability to attack international shipping in the Red Sea, and to promote Yemen's peace, stability and security.
Summary of the UK Government Legal Position: The legality of UK military action targeting Houthi facilities in Yemen on 22 January 2024.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak updated the House of Commons on military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, as well as his recent visit to Ukraine.
Freedom of navigation really matters. It was right that the UK acted to keep a vital sea lane open.
On 11 January, Royal Air Force aircraft joined coalition forces in striking a number of facilities used by the Houthi rebel faction in Yemen to attack shipping in the southern Red Sea.
Summary of the UK Government Legal Position: The legality of UK military action to target Houthi facilities in Yemen on 12 January 2024.
The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Joint Statement from the governments of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Houthi threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and support for Ukraine.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Ministry of Defence statement in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi militants.
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