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  • UK Support for Court of Cambodia and Tribunal for Lebanon

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the UK contributions to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Armenian Presidential elections: a step forward in democratic development

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington said the Armenian Presidential election marks another step forward in democratic development.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for abolition of the death penalty in Japan

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi commented on today’s executions in Japan.

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

  • Letter from FCO Minister to The Independent on UK arms exports to Sri Lanka

    Submitted on 18 February, in response to the article “Revealed: UK sells arms to Sri Lanka’s brutal regime”, The Independent, 18 February 2013

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

  • Foreign office welcomes first female participation in Saudi parliament

    UK hopes appointment of 30 women to Saudi Arabia’s parliament will be a ‘landmark moment’.

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

  • FCO Minister seriously concerned by shooting of journalist in Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has expressed shock and serious concern at the shooting of a British journalist in Sri Lanka.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UK monitoring with concern recent events in Maldives

    United Kingdom calls on all parties in Maldives to exercise restraint and engage in constructive political dialogue ahead of elections.

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

  • FCO calls for release of Iranian opposition figures

    Alistair Burt calls for release of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, who have spent two years under house arrest in Iran.

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

  • UK supporting trust fund for victims of sexual violence

    The UK is contributing to the International Criminal Court's Trust Fund for Victims to support victims of sexual and gender based violence.

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

  • Human rights and reform crucial to Burma development

    Foreign Secretary discusses human rights reform with Burma Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin and UK Ministers Hugo Swire and Alan Duncan.

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

  • Magna Carta Lecture

    Foreign Minister Carr delivered the Magna Carta Lecture in Sydney on Feb 8, “Perspectives on Human Rights and Australian Foreign Policy”

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • FCO Minister to answer questions on Burma via Twitter

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire will answer your questions on Burma live via Twitter on 13 February.

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

  • Baroness Warsi attends Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Summit

    Baroness Warsi on freedom of religion or belief and the hope for honest, open and frank dialogue between countries.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns assassination of Tunisian opposition leader

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the killing of Chokri Belaid and appealed for calm.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire agrees rule of law co-operation with Bhutan

    FCO Minister of State Hugo Swire has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Bhutan on rule of law co-operation.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments on rape case in Somalia

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, has commented on yesterday’s convictions in a rape case in Somalia.

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

  • Inclusive political process must accompany military progress in Mali

    A “Friends of Mali” meeting in Brussels has reiterated international support to Malian efforts to restore peace and security to the country.

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