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  • Foreign Office Minister supports democratic process in Madagascar

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds expresses UK support for the democratic process in Madagascar.

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

  • Foreign Office urges Iran to free Baha’i leaders

    Alistair Burt meets interfaith supporters of Baha’i religious minority and calls on Iran to release Baha’i leaders.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers support for Pakistan's democratic future

    Following elections in Pakistan, Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates the UK's support for their democratic future.

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

  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

    The Foreign Secretary marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day by commending ‘tireless dedication and bravery’ of ICRC staff and volunteers.

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

  • FCO Minister's speech to Security in Complex Environments Group

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds recognised Security in Complex Environments Group’s engagement on raising standards, and human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds bilateral meetings at Somalia Conference

    The Foreign Secretary met the President of Kenya, the Ethiopian Prime Minister & the Ugandan & Djibouti Foreign Ministers today.

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

  • Somalia Conference 2013: Communiqué

    The International Somalia Conference final communiqué.

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

  • Somalia Conference 2013: Opening Speech

    The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud gave the opening address at the Somalia Conference today.

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

  • First deployment of a UK team of experts to the Syrian border

    Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative in the FCO's Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 covers the First deployment of a UK team of experts to the Syrian border

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  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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

  • UK and UAE join forces to tackle sexual violence

    The UK and UAE announce £2 million joint funding for Somalia to tackle sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • Hugo Swire urges Japan to reconsider death penalty

    Following the execution of two prisoners, Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire called on Japan to restart public debate on the death penalty.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens new British Embassy in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has travelled to Somalia to open the new British Embassy in Mogadishu.

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

  • General, Foreign & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils: 22-23 April

    Foreign Officer Minister, David Lidington, updated Parliament on the General Affairs, Foreign Affairs & Defence Foreign Affairs Councils.

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

  • Public Records Update

    Foreign Office Minister, David Lidington, informed Parliament of the release of a large collection of colonial administration files

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

  • Hugo Swire: “The time is right to lift sanctions on Burma”

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has welcomed the decision to lift sanctions on Burma while retaining the arms embargo.

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

  • Human Rights activity at the Helsinki Embassy

    The FCO's Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 has been published. The Helsinki Embassy supported the UN Human Rights Council in its 22nd session.

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes U Aung Min of Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses peace process in Burma with Burmese Minister for the President's Office, U Aung Min.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech at the Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet

    Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a speech on Margaret Thatcher's legacy in world affairs and lessons to be learned from it today.

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

  • DFID Research: Human rights and the judiciary process - lessons from Latin America

    The ELLA programme has recently released a video on the significance of judicial involvement in public policies concerning human rights issues in Latin America.

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