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  • UK welcomes Maryland decision to repeal death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister calls upon all US states to follow Maryland’s positive example and the growing trend towards abolition

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

  • UK welcomes the creation of an interim election council in Nepal

    The Minister for South Asia, Hugo Swire, welcomes the formation of an interim election council to oversee fresh elections in Nepal.

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

  • FCO concerned at executions in Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt expresses concern over reports that seven prisoners have been executed.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns recent violence in Bangladesh

    Senior Foreign & Commonwealth Office Minister Baroness Warsi underlines UK concerns over ongoing violence in Bangladesh and urges all sides to exercise restraint.

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

  • The UK and Romania: Strategic partners in the EU and around the world

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke about Britain's relationship with Romania and the economic and security challenges they face.

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

  • Statement from the family of Brendan Vaughan

    Following recent events in Nigeria, the family of Brendan Vaughan have issued the following statement.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Kenyan election results

    Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has congratulated the people of Kenya on their elections.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative reaches the Colosseum

    The Embassy in Italy raising awareness of UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative by projecting images onto the Colosseum.

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

  • Baroness Warsi statement for International Women’s Day

    On International Women’s Day, Baroness Warsi affirms continued commitment for work to empower women and girls.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement for International Women’s Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for greater international action to tackle sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Councils: 11 March

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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

  • Statement on detention of former Maldives President

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt calls for a fair and transparent trial after arrest and detention of Maldives former President Nasheed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

    First visit to UK by newly-appointed female members of Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council

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

  • International Women's Day 2013

    The UK government is taking action to support and empower women across the globe. Find out more this International Women's Day.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on Somali rape case

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds comments on recent legal developments on a rape case in Somalia.

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

  • UK commits £600,000 to support responsible investment in Burma

    Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO today about the progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Burma making significant strides towards reform but challenges still remain

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meets justice campaigners

    The Deputy Prime Minister met with representatives of NGOs to hear their views on the European Arrest Warrant and human trafficking.

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

  • Britain concerned at abuse victim sentence in Maldives

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt welcomes statement from the Maldives Government that protecting the rights of the child is top priority.

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

  • UK announces $2 million contribution to Khmer Rouge Tribunal

    Speaking after British Ambassador Mark Gooding met Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen, a British Embassy spokesperson said:

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