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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Sudan

    Overall, the human rights situation in Sudan deteriorated in 2012, including new restrictions on civil and political rights.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Syria

    More than 100 people on average were dying every day, and recent UN estimates suggest that over 55,000 people were killed in 2012.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Yemen

    In 2012 Yemen failed to meet its international human rights commitments in most areas, notably on juvenile execution and detention of political prisoners.

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

  • UN debate on role of International Criminal Justice in Reconciliation

    FCO responds to comments made in the UN General Assembly debate on the role of International Criminal Justice in Reconciliation on Wednesday.

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

  • Baroness Warsi to answer your questions on Bangladesh via twitter

    Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi will answer your questions on Bangladesh live via twitter on 18 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting statement

    The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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

  • G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • FCO welcomes Amnesty International work on abolition of death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has welcomed Amnesty International's report on the use of the death penalty.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Syrian opposition delegation

    Foreign Secretary meets delegation from Syrian National Coalition and Interim Government to discuss Syrian crisis and UK response.

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

  • FCO condemns death sentences in Iran for financial crimes

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on Iran to commute death sentences of four men convicted of embezzlement

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

  • FCO welcomes pardon of former Ukrainian Minister Lutsenko

    FCO Minister David Lidington encourages Ukraine to adopt European values and practices in its judicial and legislative institutions

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' Meeting

    On 10 and 11 April, Foreign Secretary William Hague will meet with G8 Foreign Ministers in London to discuss his key policy priorities

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

  • Foreign Office concerned by reports of man sentenced to paralysis in Saudi Arabia

    FCO expresses deep concern at reported sentence of paralysis and urges Saudi authorities to ensure grotesque punishment is not carried out

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

  • FCO concerned at hanging of prisoners in Kuwait

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds encourages Kuwait to impose a moratorium on the death penalty.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned about Russian NGO pressure

    Foreign Office Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern about pressure on NGOs in Russia

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

  • DFID Research: Manifesto for the extreme poor

    The Economic Empowerment of the Poorest Programme (EEP) is working in Bangladesh to help understand extreme poverty and to develop effective strategies for social empowerment and economic growth.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces funds for survivors of rape in war

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague announces new UK funds to help survivors of rape during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo

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

  • Minister for Europe meeting with Vitali Klitschko

    David Lidington meets Vitali Klitschko, leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform Party

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

  • EU suspends more Zimbabwe measures following referendum

    European nations suspend most restrictive measures on Zimbabwe in response to referendum. Onus on Zimbabwe's leaders to meet commitments.

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