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  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with French Foreign Minister

    UK-France Summit discussions between Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on key issues Syria, Africa, Ukraine and EU.

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

  • UK provides airlift support to UN Mission in South Sudan

    An RAF C-17 containing emergency blast wall protection for the UN Mission in South Sudan has today been deployed to Juba.

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

  • Statement by Ambassador Tim Morris, UK Envoy to South Sudan peace talks

    UK Envoy Tim Morris welcomed progress between parties to the conflict in South Sudan, on behalf of Troika Envoys from Norway, the UK and US.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes signing of ceasefire agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreement to cessation of hostilities between South Sudanese Government and opposition fighters.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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

  • Fighting continues in South Sudan

    Conflict persists in South Sudan as the Addis Ababa peace negotiations continue to strive for an agreed cessation of hostilities. The UK warns against all travel to South Sudan.

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

  • Minister for Africa expresses condolences over South Sudanese ferry disaster

    Mark Simmonds offers condolences to those affected by the sinking of a ferry carrying hundreds of people fleeing violence in South Sudan.

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

  • Minister for Africa visits Sudan

    Mark Simmonds visits Khartoum to discuss South Sudan, and ending conflict, promoting prosperity and building democracy in Sudan.

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

  • Greening: clean water and shelter for South Sudan crisis

    Britain will provide a new package of humanitarian aid for those fleeing violence in South Sudan.

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

  • British aid flight lands in South Sudan

    An emergency relief flight carrying life-saving water and sanitation equipment has landed in South Sudan.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes South Sudan peace negotiations

    Mark Simmonds welcomes official launch of peace negotiations between South Sudanese Government and rebel leader.

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

  • Britain to provide tents and medical aid to South Sudan

    Britain will provide emergency healthcare, shelter and other vital supplies to thousands who have fled their homes in South Sudan, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced.

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

  • Foreign Secretary urges restoration of peace in South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary speaks to leaders in South Sudan and urges them to negotiate towards peace

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

  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for dialogue in South Sudan

    William Hague urges all parties to engage in political dialogue and thanks Foreign Minister for help in evacuating British Nationals.

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

  • Third aircraft to assist British nationals leave South Sudan

    Plans for third and final UK-chartered aircraft for British nationals wishing to leave South Sudan.

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

  • Second FCO flight assists British nationals to leave South Sudan

    Second Foreign Office chartered RAF aircraft carrying British Nationals has left Juba.

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

  • RAF evacuates Britons from South Sudan

    RAF aircrew made a daring precision landing at an airfield in South Sudan to rescue British citizens fleeing turmoil in the African state.

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

  • UK to send second flight to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    Plans for UK aircraft to return to Juba to evacuate more British nationals wishing to leave.

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

  • UK aircraft en route to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    FCO confirm that a UK aircraft is on its way to Juba to evacuate British nationals who wish to leave.

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