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Intervention delivered by UK Minister Mark Simmonds to the High Level Sudan / South Sudan Consultative Forum
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague has confirmed that all UK and Sudanese staff at the British Embassy in Khartoum are safe and that no injuries were sustained.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and called on both countries to redouble their efforts to resolve all remaining areas of difference.
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has expressed concern at increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in Sudan following the demonstrations in Khartoum.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.
A British national has been released from detention, following his arrest on the South Sudan border.
Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on the African Union Peace and Security Council communiqué outlining a peace plan between Sudan and South Sudan.
Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "It is imperative for both Governments to come together and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue and avoid inflammatory rhetoric."
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the news as an "important step" towards lowering tensions between the two countries.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on reports of increased fighting in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan.
Dr Peter Tibber has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has called on all parties to stop fighting and return to a political process following continued violence in the border regions of Sudan and South Sudan.
Speaking from New York, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, commented on the agreement by the Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Sudan and South Sudan.
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke following reports of a potential confrontation between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.
Stephen O'Brien travelled to Darfur to see how UK aid is helping to bring security and justice to the region
The UK has called for an immediate halt to the continuing violence in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile State in Sudan.
Foreign Secretary William Hague "gravely concerned at reports that South Sudan intends to shut down its oil production, and at Sudan’s earlier decision to seize South Sudanese oil".
The Sudan Troika (UK, US and Norway) have welcomed discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on transitional financial arrangements and commercial oil fees.
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."
Stephen O'Brien condemns the ongoing violence in Darfur.
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