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The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The 2012 Foreign and Commonwealth Office Report on Human Rights and Democracy
Overall, the human rights situation in Sudan deteriorated in 2012, including new restrictions on civil and political rights.
The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.
FCO Minister welcomes Sudan and South Sudan’s cooperation on oil and security, and calls for talks on Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile
UK, US and Norway welcome agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and urge rapid implementation.
Mark Simmonds has called on the Government of Chad to meet its international obligations and arrest President Bashir of Sudan.
Khartoum holds first ever film festival for Sudanese-made films.
British Ambassador Dr Peter Tibber has opened the UK-funded training for the Sudan National Human Rights Commission.
A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.
Intervention delivered by UK Minister Mark Simmonds to the High Level Sudan / South Sudan Consultative Forum
Foreign Secretary William Hague has confirmed that all UK and Sudanese staff at the British Embassy in Khartoum are safe and that no injuries were sustained.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and called on both countries to redouble their efforts to resolve all remaining areas of difference.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has expressed concern at increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in Sudan following the demonstrations in Khartoum.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.
A British national has been released from detention, following his arrest on the South Sudan border.
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.
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."
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the news as an "important step" towards lowering tensions between the two countries.
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