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A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a message to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 Countries of Concern, along with updates on case study countries featured in the annual human rights report. The quarterly updates cover the period from October to Decembe…
Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has commented on the first judgement reached by the International Crimes Tribunal and the death penalty handed down to Abul Kalam Azad.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson has reiterated strong support for democracy in Pakistan following recent events.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has underlined the UK's concerns about the escalation of violence in Kachin State, Burma.
Foreign Office Minister notes progress in Tunisia's political transition and offers continued UK support for the democratisation process.
Dr Mukwege, who specialises in treating victims of sexual violence, has returned to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
United Kingdom calls on Sri Lankan government to respect democratic principles and safeguard Chief Justice and legal profession.
The Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned yesterday’s terrorist attacks in Pakistan and sent his condolences to those affected.
The Foreign Secretary discusses human rights with the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concern about the disappearance of community leader Sombath Somphone in Vientiane, Laos.
Alistair Burt reiterates UK’s opposition to the death penalty as a matter of principle
UK meeting aims to galvanise international support for Syrian-led transition to a stable democratic country
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, has called on Bahrain to guarantee its citizens’ fundamental liberties.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP expressed dismay today at the ongoing violence in Kachin state in Burma.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.
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