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  • Temporary suspension of operations at the British Embassy in Sana'a

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has updated parliament on the decision to suspend temporarily the services of the British Embassy in Sana’a and to withdraw diplomatic staff.

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

  • Temporary suspension of operations at the British Embassy in Yemen

    Diplomatic Staff withdrawn from the British Embassy in Sana’a on security grounds.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern following resignations of Yemen’s President and Cabinet

    Philip Hammond calls for all sides to refrain from violence and resolve differences through peaceful dialogue

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

  • UK Minister condemns renewed fighting in Yemen

    Foreign Office Minister Tobias Ellwood calls for implementation of ceasefire and return to political process in Sana’a.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attack in Yemeni capital

    Philip Hammond condemns recent bomb attacks in Yemen and reaffirms UK support for the political transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Yemen hostage deaths

    Philip Hammond condemns Al Qaida's brutal murder of two hostages in Yemen.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns bomb attack at the residence of the Iranian Ambassador to Yemen

    Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood condemns bomb attack and highlights need to support stability in Yemen.

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

  • Update of Changes to Birth and Death registration overseas

    Phase three of the transfer to the UK, of overseas birth and death registrations of British Citizens will begin on 11 December.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the appointment of new Yemeni Government

    As new Yemeni Government formed, Foreign Secretary urges all political parties and groups to work together and not undermine the government’s authority.

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

  • UK Minister condemns bomb attack in Yemen

    Tobias Ellwood condemns bomb attack in Yemeni capital Sana’a and reiterates UK’s support for the political transition.

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

  • Foreign Secretary opens Friends of Yemen Meeting in New York

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemns violence in Yemen and calls for stability and political progress at a pivotal and dangerous moment.

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

  • UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen to co-chair meeting in support of Yemen’s transition

    Friends of Yemen meeting to take place in New York today, 24 September

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UNSC statement on Yemen

    Tobias Ellwood welcomes strong UNSC statement on the conflict in the north of Yemen addressing both Houthi and AQAP actions.

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

  • New international development funding finder launched

    A new online tool will make it easier for organisations, individuals and businesses to search for DFID funding opportunities.

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

  • Sir Alan Duncan appointed Government Special Envoy

    Sir Alan Duncan has been appointed as the Government’s Special Envoy to Yemen and Special Envoy to Oman.

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

  • British Ambassador's Statement on violence in Amran

    Jane Marriott strongly condemns atrocities in Amran and calls for implementation of National Dialogue Outcomes

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

  • UK condemns attack on EU delegation in Yemen

    Hugh Robertson condemns attack on EU Delegation convoy and offers condolences to families of those killed in recent offensive against al Qaeda.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Friends of Yemen meeting

    A successful transition in Yemen will require strong leadership and coordinated and generous international support.

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

  • London to host Friends of Yemen meeting on 29 April 2014

    UK, Saudi Arabia and Yemen will co-chair meeting to support Yemen through its political transition.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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