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The Foreign Office has expressed concern at the detention of Azerbaijani peace activist, Leyla Yunus
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign and International Development Secretaries react to deaths at UNWRA school in Gaza.
Mark Simmonds welcomes release of Meriam Ibrahim and calls on Government of Sudan to guarantee religious freedom for all.
The Foreign Secretary has congratulated the winner of the Indonesian presidential elections and the Indonesian people.
The Foreign Secretary affirms UK commitment to international action against war criminals.
The Foreign Secretary and German Foreign Minister reflect on commemorations of the victims of Srebrenica.
William Hague welcomes Hadi al-Bahra’s election as National Coalition President & reiterates support for moderate opposition.
William Hague condemns rocket attacks on Israel and is deeply concerned by escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.
William Hague has restated the UK’s support for Ukraine in a call to Foreign Minister Klimkin.
Foreign Secretary condemns the murder of Palestinian teenager and welcomes Israel’s commitment to bring perpetrators to justice.
Foreign Secretary calls for further UN Security Council action to ensure aid gets to the millions who need it in Syria.
Mark Simmonds condemns acts of terrorism and expresses support for Nigeria following an attack on a shopping mall in Abuja yesterday.
Baroness Warsi reaffirms the UK’s commitment to combat torture and encourages states to ratify the Convention against Torture.
UK welcomes Parliamentary elections in Libya and supports inclusive national dialogue to achieve stable prosperous future.
The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has welcomed the appointment of a team of experts to investigate alleged abuses in Sri Lanka.
Recommendations on the steps that industry can take to help eradicate human rights abuses to be produced by the British Retail Consortium.
Foreign Secretary appalled by an Egyptian court returning guilty verdicts against Egyptian and international journalists.
Foreign Secretary welcomes appointment of Prince Zeid as new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on human rights in North Korea.
Mark Simmonds condemns attacks in Kenya, and offers his condolences to those affected.
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