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Foreign Secretary appalled by the death of Farzana Parveen who was stoned to death in Pakistan.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office calls for Azerbaijan to respect role of civil society following latest prosecution.
Foreign Office Minister concerned by democratic deterioration, restrictions on media, expression and assembly in Thailand.
The Foreign Secretary, William Hague has sent a message of support to the Ukrainian people ahead of the presidential elections this weekend
Foreign Secretary welcomes addition of Boko Haram on UN sanctions list.
Senior Foreign Office official meets Russian Deputy Ambassador and urges Russia to step back from actions provoking instability in Ukraine.
William Hague welcomes wide international support for ICC referral and pledges to continue to work for accountability in Syria.
Foreign Secretary condemns the terrorist attack in Xinjiang, China, which killed more than 30 people.
Foreign Secretary condemns the double bomb attack in the marketplace in Jos, Central Nigeria, which killed over 100 people.
Following the conclusion of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue, Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed its contribution to the bilateral relationship.
FCO Minister of State for Asia, Hugo Swire, has expressed his concern at the latest developments in Thailand.
Sudan urged to uphold international obligations on freedom of religion or belief following death sentence in apostasy case.
FCO Minister Hugo Swire has started a two-day visit to China to strengthen the UK-China relationship.
Foreign Secretary William Hague will answer your questions via Twitter on Wednesday 21 May from 13.30 – 14.30
Foreign Secretary welcomes concrete agreements at Paris Summit on tackling Boko Haram and offers UK follow-up meeting.
UK stands up for the rights of LGBT people across the world
Foreign Office notes worrying UNHCHR report showing deterioration in the human rights situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine.
UK Government congratulates India’s Prime Minister-elect, Narendra Modi, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on their election success.
Mark Simmonds calls upon the Government of Sudan to respect the right to freedom of religion and international human rights laws.
Minister for Europe welcomes Gibraltar’s Chief Minister and calls for Spain to implement EU recommendations to reduce border delays.
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