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  • 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

  • World Day Against the Death Penalty 2012

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has made a statement to mark the ninth anniversary of the World Day Against the Death Penalty on 10 October, and the fifth anniversary of the European Day Against the Death Penalty.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on Malala Yousufzai

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has condemned the attack on Malala Yousufzai in Pakistan.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring the situation in the Maldives with concern

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the release of former President Nasheed following his arrest on Monday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on peace agreement for Mindanao

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the announcement of the framework agreement.

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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

  • Minister for Europe disappointed by decision to ban Belgrade Pride Parade

    Minister for Europe David Lidington said the Serbian government has failed to meet its responsibility to protect and promote the rights of all its citizens.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on the outcome of the Georgian elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the parliamentary elections marked a significant step forward in Georgia's democratic development.

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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 Minister Baroness Warsi: "This session of the Council ensured continued effective monitoring of critical human rights situations around the world and moved ahead important agendas."

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

  • Foreign Office gives update on human rights in countries of concern

    The Foreign Office has published new reporting on 28 countries of concern, along with new updates on two additional countries. The quarterly updates cover the period from April to June 2012.

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

  • Minister for Africa calls for international condemnation of support for militia groups in eastern DRC

    The Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds MP, attended the UN High Level Meeting on the Great Lakes yesterday which aimed to focus attention on the instability in the region, and encourage a consensus on the way forward.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes extension of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria

    The UN Human Rights Council today passed a further resolution on Syria which condemned the appalling human rights violations by the Syrian regime and extended the mandate of the UN Commission of Inquiry.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister urges Japan to re-think policy on death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire: "it is the longstanding policy of the British Government to oppose the death penalty in all circumstances".

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

  • Foreign Office disappointed by conduct of recent Belarus elections

    Following the elections that took place in Belarus on 23 September, the UK Government has expressed its regret at the way they were carried out.

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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

  • Foreign Secretary Message for Peace Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has recorded a message in support of International Peace Day on 21 September.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister speaks about Britain’s reputation in the world

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire set out why Britain’s reputation is more important than ever, and why we should be more confident about our reputation overseas.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of political prisoners in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the release of political prisoners as another positive step towards the country's return to democracy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets former President of the Maldives

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met the leader of the Maldives Democratic Party and former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed today.

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

  • International Day of Democracy

    On International Day of Democracy, Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on nations all over the world to uphold the values a society needs for stable democracy to thrive.

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