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Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire urges an end to the last 60 days of violence and disruption in Bangladesh.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Baroness Anelay makes second visit to the Human Rights Council in Geneva and discusses key UN human rights priorities.
Foreign Office Minister Baroness Anelay's intervention at the Human Rights Council in Geneva covered human rights, sexual violence in conflict, modern slavery, Syria and Libya.
Hugo Swire welcomes US decision to refer Linda Carty’s case for further consideration. The UK opposes the death penalty in all circumstances.
Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Minister for Middle East Tobias Ellwood appalled by widespread abuse reported by UN Commission of Inquiry in Syria.
Baroness Anelay concerned by recent fighting in Sudan and attacks on civilians
William Hague and Angelina Jolie Pitt spoke at the launch of the new Women, Peace and Security Centre at the London School of Economics (LSE).
Statement by Michael Tatham of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Meeting on Kosovo
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood concerned by sentencing of Ahmed Douma and 229 others to life imprisonment in Egypt.
Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians
Foreign Secretary calls for restraint after serious casualties, including the death of a UN peacekeeper, in clashes between Hezbollah and IDF.
UK welcomes adoption of new electoral law and cessation of violent protests in DRC and supports the elections process.
Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council Meeting on Ukraine
Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day, the Foreign Office today hosted an event with the Embassy of Israel.
FCO Minister highlights importance of following due process after court charges Secretary-General of Al Wefaq in Bahrain.
Following the introduction of an electoral law in the parliament of the Democratic Republic of Congo, violent protests have taken place around the country since 19 January.
Baroness Anelay makes first official visit to Morocco to discuss human rights and bi-lateral issues.
Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood expressed deep concern following the figures issued by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Government pledges support for a new human rights benchmark that will rank the corporate human rights performance of international companies.
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