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  • 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

  • William Hague and Angelina Jolie visit Eastern DRC

    The UK Foreign Secretary and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie call on the world to act to eradicate sexual violence in conflict

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

  • Women, Peace and Security

    How we are working within NATO to prevent sexual violence against women

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  • UK urges all parties in Lebanon to prioritise national interest

    Foreign Secretary underlines importance of all parties working together for national interest in Lebanon as challenges from Syria grow.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges dialogue in Central African Republic

    Minister for Africa calls on all sides in Central African Republic to respect peace accord, resume dialogue and ensure safety of civilians.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Senior Minister of State, Baroness Warsi, comments on the conclusion of 22nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of UN mandate on Syria

    Foreign Secretary: evidence gathered by UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria will ensure those responsible for violations are held to account.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Bosco Ntaganda’s transfer to ICC

    Foreign Secretary says transfer of ICC indictee Bosco Ntaganda to The Hague marks hugely significant day for victims of conflict in region.

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

  • UNHRC: Commission of Inquiry into human rights abuses in North Korea

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire welcomes the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to establish an inquiry into North Korean human rights.

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