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  • Foreign Secretary expresses disappointment with anti-LGBT legislation in Nigeria

    The Foreign Secretary expressed disappointment that the Nigerian Same Sex Marriage Bill has received Presidential assent.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary marks third anniversary of Tunisian Jasmine Revolution

    William Hague welcomes significant progress in Tunisia's National Dialogue Roadmap and offers support for next phase of the transition.

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

  • FCO Minister concerned by violence in Libya

    Foreign Office Minister condemns murder of Libyan Deputy Minister and highlights concern at violence in Sabha.

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

  • UK expresses concerns about the situation in Cambodia

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire calls on political parties in Cambodia to resume dialogue.

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

  • FCO Minister responds to developments in Israel and the OPTs

    FCO Minister Hugh Robertson calls for steps to advance the peace process.

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

  • FCO Minister supports fight against terrorism in Iraq

    Hugh Robertson expresses concern for people of Iraq over increased levels of violence in parts of the country.

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

  • Baroness Warsi comments on Bangladesh election results

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi urges Bangladesh political parties to work for the interests of Bangladeshi people.

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

  • FCO Minister Hugo Swire welcomes prisoner releases in Burma

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed a presidential pledge to free all remaining prisoners in Burma.

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

  • FCO Minister responds to sentencing of Human Rights activists in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses concern on the sentencing of three human rights activists in Egypt.

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

  • FCO Minister expresses UK concerns about Anti-Homosexuality legislation in Uganda

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson comments on Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes Russian Presidential amnesty

    FCO welcomes news that the “Arctic 30”, Pussy Riot detainees, and others are eligible for the Russian Presidential amnesty.

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

  • Minister for Europe welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky

    UK welcomes release of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and hopes to see further steps to strengthen the rule of law in Russia.

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

  • UN Integrated Strategy important for Sahel

    Statement by Sir Mark Lyall Grant, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, to UN Security Council Session on the Sahel

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

  • FCO Minister responds to execution in DPRK

    Following reports of Jang Song-Thaek’s execution in North Korea, Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concerns about the unpredictable regime.

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka

    UK Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi made her second visit this year to Bangladesh.

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

  • Minister Swire regrets further executions in Japan

    Following news of two executions in Japan, FCO Minister Hugo Swire has called for an end to the practice worldwide.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for restraint from Ukrainian Government

    Foreign Secretary William Hague urges calm in light of further violence in Ukraine.

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

  • Supporting Chile’s human rights agenda

    To mark UN Human Rights Day, we present the most relevant work carried out during 2013 with the Chilean government and civil society.

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

  • Baroness Warsi marks UN Human Rights Day

    UK to continue to lead international efforts to promote and advance Human Rights in 2014.

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