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In Sudan
  • Joint Statement Encouraging Sudanese Parties to Agree on the AUHIP Roadmap

    Troika countries welcome AUHIP Roadmap for Sudan, urge government to clarify commitments on National Dialogue, and encourage opposition to subsequently sign.

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  • Completion of UK-Sudan strategic dialogue, 20-21 March

    The FCO Africa Director Neil Wigan is visiting Khartoum on 20-22 March for a strategic dialogue requested by the Government of Sudan last year.

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  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 30th session today with resolutions on Sri Lanka, Syria and Yemen.

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  • Joint Communique on Libya

    The Governments of China, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, the UK, the USA, and the European Union issued a Joint Communique on Libya.

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  • Troika statement on elections in Sudan

    Troika members regret the Government of Sudan's failure to create a free and fair elections environment.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Sudan

    Michael Aron has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan.

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

  • Troika statement on National Dialogue and elections in Sudan

    Troika members express disappointment that a National Dialogue has not begun in Sudan

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

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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

  • Final update of changes to birth and death registration overseas

    The fifth and final phase of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will take place on 15 April 2015.

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

  • Troika Statement on National Dialogue in Sudan

    Troika welcome announcement of pre-dialogue discussions for Sudan

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

  • FCO responds to recent fighting in Sudan

    Baroness Anelay concerned by recent fighting in Sudan and attacks on civilians

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

  • Foreign Office responds to Sudan's decision to expel two UN officials

    Minister for Africa condemns Sudan move to expel senior UN figures and joins UNSG Ban Ki-moon call to reverse decision.

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

  • Troika statement on Sudan

    Troika countries call for parties to return to Sudan peace talks and government to release opposition and civil society members.

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

  • Joint Troika Statement on National Dialogue in Sudan

    Troika welcome negotiations between Govt of Sudan, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North & Darfur elements of Sudan Revolutionary Front.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned at reports of mass rape in Northern Darfur

    Foreign Secretary comments on recent reports of a mass rape in Northern Darfur, and the subsequent denial of access to the United Nations African Union Peacekeeping Mission to the area.

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

  • Baroness Anelay welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 27th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Ukraine, Sudan and women’s rights.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim and calls on Government of Sudan to guarantee religious freedom for all.

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

  • Joint Statement on National Dialogue in Sudan

    Joint Statement by the United States, Norway and the United Kingdom on National Dialogue in Sudan.

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

  • Sudanese Chargé d'Affaires summoned to FCO over death sentence case

    Sudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.

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

  • Minister for Africa appalled by death sentence in Sudan

    Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.

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