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  • FCO Minister concerned by arrest warrants for Muslim Brotherhood

    Alistair Burt expresses concern at arrest warrants for Muslim Brotherhood and warns politicised arrests won’t help Egyptian transition.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Sudanese President’s visit to Nigeria

    Minister for Africa expresses disappointment that Nigeria has chosen to host President Al Bashir of Sudan despite ICC arrest warrants.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Remembering Srebrenica

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech to mark the 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Magnitsky verdict

    David Lidington warns that convicting someone unable to defend themselves is bound to add to negative perceptions of the Russian judicial process.

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

  • Srebrenica massacre 18th anniversary: Deputy Prime Minister's statement

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's statement on the 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre.

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

  • 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide: Prime Minister’s statement

    A statement from Prime Minister David Cameron to mark the 18th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes new President of Syrian National Coalition

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the election of Ahmed Assi Jarba as President of the Syrian National Coalition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Bangladesh Prime Minister

    The Foreign Secretary met the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina today. They were joined by Senior FCO Minister Baroness Warsi.

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

  • UK support and funding for International Justice

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on UK support and funding for International Justice.

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

  • FCO marks International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

    FCO Minister for Human Rights reaffirms UK support for victims of torture and renews drive to encourage torture convention ratifications.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech on rejecting decline and renewing Western diplomacy in the 21st Century

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech at the invitation of Nancy Reagan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns executions in Nigeria

    FCO Minister Mark Simmonds condemns the execution of prisoners in Nigeria yesterday and urges the authorities to halt further executions.

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

  • UN Security Council Debate: Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will chair the United Nations Security Council Debate on the Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict on 24 June 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks World Refugee Day

    On World Refugee Day, Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for greater international efforts to prevent conflict.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 23rd Session today, with important resolutions on countries of concern including Belarus and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes US assessment of chemical weapon use by Assad

    UK agrees with US assessment of Assad’s chemical weapon use and calls for co-ordinated response from the international community.

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

  • Hugo Swire comments on agreement in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has commented on the agreement between the Kachin Independence Organisation and the Burmese government.

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

  • Minister for Europe meets Belarus human rights defenders

    Minister for Europe meets Belarus human rights defenders and strongly urges Belarus to work towards abolishing the death penalty

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

  • Foreign Secretary’s statement on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes France's decision to share information related to samples from Syria and UN Commission of Inquiry report.

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

  • Acting British High Commissioner Steven Chandler's remarks at the completion of a UK funded project in Ba

    Mr. Chandler also presented certificates to some 25 women who participated at a series of workshops funded under the project.

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