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Event to launch the 2017 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report laid in parliament on 16 July.
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe, UK Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the role of of La Francophonie
James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, expresses disappointment by postponement of the Burundi dialogue that was due to take place in Arusha next week
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 30th session today with resolutions on Sri Lanka, Syria and Yemen.
UK supports African Union leadership in calling for scrupulous observance of Arusha peace agreement as key to peace in Burundi.
Minister for Africa, James Duddridge MP, said all violence is unacceptable and called for all parties to engage in meaningful dialogue
James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, calls on Burundi government to ensure security and safety for people of Burundi.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Great Lakes Region
Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon gave an interim statement on the human rights situation in the FCO’s 30 human rights priority countries for January to June 2019.
A case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Burundi
Theresa May gave a speech about the importance of building a stable and prosperous future for Somalia.
Human rights abuses in Burundi 2015 to 2017
Information on the death of a British National in Burundi.
Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General’s Report on Reprisals. Delivered by the UK on 29 September 2023 at 54th Human Rights Council.
Lord Ahmad issued a statement to mark the end of the 29th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations in Geneva.
British Embassy Office Bujumbura will be funding training of Burundian judicial police officers on human rights compliance and respecting the rights of those detained.
Minister for Human Rights Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, publishes the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s 2017 annual Human Rights and Democracy Report.
UK Special Envoy welcomes the resumption of the Dialogue and the leadership of President Mkapa
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