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  • 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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on 2013 UN Human Rights Day

    Foreign Secretary marks UN Human Rights Day and commits to using the UK's Human Rights Council seat to uphold human rights for all.

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

  • UK deeply concerned at imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh

    Baroness Warsi expresses concerns over imminent use of death penalty in Bangladesh.

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

  • Organisation for Security & Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council

    FCO Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council, 5-6 December.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s message for Human Rights Day 2013

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has written a message for Human Rights Day 2013.

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

  • UK Support to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the UK's contribution to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 1000 days of Syria crisis

    Marking 1000 days of the Syria crisis, Foreign Secretary William Hague underlines need for a negotiated political transition.

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

  • High Commissioner's remarks at Interfaith breakfast

    To mark Human Rights Day, His Excellency Roderick Drummond hosted an interfaith breakfast in Suva today.

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

  • UK support to international response in Central African Republic

    Foreign Secretary announces UK air transport assistance to France for Central African Republic.

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

  • Minister for Europe addresses OSCE Ministerial, Kyiv

    Minister for Europe reaffirmed UK support for OSCE in Kyiv and called on Ukraine to uphold OSCE values & respect right to peaceful protest.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bombings in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates UK’s support for Yemen’s political transition and its fight against terrorism.

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

  • Foreign Secretary endorses UN comments on Syria human rights

    Foreign Secretary endorses UN High Commissioner’s comments on Assad’s responsibility for regime’s appalling human rights record.

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