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  • Sri Lanka must demonstrate commitment to Commonwealth values

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt says there must be adherence to the rule of law and respect for human rights in Sri Lanka if Commonwealth Heads of Government is to be well attended.

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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 answers questions on Sri Lanka via Twitter

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt answered your questions on Sri Lanka live via Twitter on 5 February.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative: UK team of experts

    The Foreign Secretary outlines deployments for the UK team of experts working on preventing sexual violence in conflict situations.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns co-ordinated arrest of journalists in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns multiple arrests of journalists in Iran for co-operation with western media.

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

  • OSCE trains Albania’s election administration officials

    British Government, the Council of Europe, US Agency for International Development and UN Women supported the course.

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

  • FCO Minister attends Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt represented the FCO at an event to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on the Millennium Bridge on 27 January

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

  • UK-funded training for the Sudan National Human Rights Commission

    British Ambassador Dr Peter Tibber has opened the UK-funded training for the Sudan National Human Rights Commission.

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

  • David Cameron signs Holocaust Book of Commitment

    PM says we should never stop learning the lessons.

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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

  • Deputy Prime Minister's message for Holocaust Memorial Day

    The Deputy Prime Minister has recorded a message to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 Countries of Concern, along with updates on case study countries featured in the annual human rights report. The quarterly updates cover the period from October to Decembe…

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

  • FCO responds to Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal verdict

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has commented on the first judgement reached by the International Crimes Tribunal and the death penalty handed down to Abul Kalam Azad.

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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 reiterates strong support for democracy in Pakistan

    A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson has reiterated strong support for democracy in Pakistan following recent events.

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

  • UK concerned about escalation in hostilities in Kachin State, Burma.

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has underlined the UK's concerns about the escalation of violence in Kachin State, Burma.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister marks second anniversary of Tunisian revolution

    Foreign Office Minister notes progress in Tunisia's political transition and offers continued UK support for the democratisation process.

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

  • UK welcomes return of inspirational doctor to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Dr Mukwege, who specialises in treating victims of sexual violence, has returned to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • UK deeply concerned by move to impeach Sri Lankan Chief Justice

    United Kingdom calls on Sri Lankan government to respect democratic principles and safeguard Chief Justice and legal profession.

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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