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  • UK concerned at DPRK missile launch

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called on the DPRK to comply with UN Security Council Resolutions after further provocations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes OSCE Mission to Ukraine

    William Hague welcomes deployment of monitoring mission but condemns Russia’s refusal to allow it access to Crimea.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges dialogue in Venezuela

    As violent protests continue in Venezuela, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has called for restraint.

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

  • Foreign Office Advisory Group on freedom of religion or belief

    Baroness Warsi chairs first meeting of Foreign Office group on Freedom of Religion or Belief to discuss vision and strategy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at Egypt court sentencing 528 people to death

    William Hague concerned at 528 death sentences passed in Egypt & worried by reports of shortcomings in judicial process.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned at moves to shutdown Twitter in Turkey

    Foreign Office concerned at reports of moves to shutdown twitter in Turkey. Free speech a fundamental right.

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

  • "Russia cannot be granted impunity to disregard international law and the UN Charter"

    Statement by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine

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

  • "More must be done to promote the role of women in post-conflict peacebuilding processes"

    Statement by Ambassador Shearman of the UK Mission to the UN at the UN Security Council debate on Peacebuilding in the Aftermath of Conflict

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes African Union Mission operations in Somalia

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes the recent offensive by the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

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

  • UK condemns arrests in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire concerned about arrests of human rights defenders in Sri Lanka.

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

  • FCO Minister welcomes report on human rights in Burma

    Hugo Swire welcomes UN Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Burma; progress made, but serious challenges remain.

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

  • UK saddened at death of Chinese activist Cao Shunli

    UK calls on Chinese authorities to allow all detainees proper medical care.

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

  • Statement on the UN Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary updated Parliament on the UK's support for a strong resolution of the UN Human Rights Council on Sri Lanka.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at dismissal of Maldives Election Commissioners

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire responds to developments in the Maldives ahead of Parliamentary elections on 22 March.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reaffirms close partnership with Morocco

    Foreign Office Minister ends first official visit to Morocco, highlighting strong partnership and support for reform process.

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

  • Voices of the women of Syria

    On International Women's Day the Foreign Secretary invites three Syrian women activists to describe what the revolution means to them.

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

  • Minister for Africa expresses deep concern at violence in Darfur

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, calls for unhindered access for UN and humanitarian agencies following escalation of violence in Darfur.

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

  • UK welcomes progress in Fiji’s return to democracy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire calls for an election that meets international democratic standards.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • Human Rights Council Intervention

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Syria, North Korea, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Preventing Sexual violence in Conflict at the UN HRC.

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