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  • Iranian investigation into death of detained blogger is missed opportunity for justice

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has said that the Iranian investigation into the death of the blogger has failed to deliver justice.

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

  • UK to contribute funds to Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced UK funding for Courts in Sierra Leone and Cambodia to strengthen international justice.

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

  • FCO Minister shows continued UK support to Libyan people on trip to region

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt is on a two-day visit to Libya to strengthen UK relations with the new Libyan government.

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

  • Podcast marks International Human Rights Day

    The latest episode in our human rights podcast series focuses on our work delivering the FCO Torture Prevention Strategy.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi marks Human Rights Day

    Baroness Warsi will launch the UK’s campaign for election to the UN Human Rights Council, she will say: "We believe in a Human Rights Council that can make its voice heard, even when the issues are unpopular or difficul…

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council in a Written Ministerial Statement.

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

  • Conference on freedom of religion or belief

    The Foreign Office, the Canadian High Commission and Wilton Park are holding a conference on combating intolerance and promoting freedom of religion or belief for all.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has talked about the UK's initiative to help tackle sexual violence in conflict in an interview with Cathy Newman on Channel 4 News on 1 December.

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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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Foreign Office public records

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has updated parliament about progress on making a collection of colonial administration files available to the public.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said: "The overwhelming number of votes in support represents a clear statement by the international community that this situation is unacceptable and should be condemned."

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

  • The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the overwhelming support for the UN resolution on the human rights situation in Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "The widespread and systematic human rights violations being committed by the Syrian regime and its militia are absolutely appalling and deserve the strongest condemnation."

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

  • Foreign Secretary Written Ministerial Statement on HM Coroner’s verdict on the death of Mr Alan McMenemy

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the case of the five British hostages who were kidnapped from the Ministry of Finance in Baghdad in May 2007.

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

  • The UK welcomes the success of Sierra Leone's elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has commended the Sierra Leoneans for their commitment to international standards and efficient running of the elections. The Minister has also congratulated President Koroma on his re-e…

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We must shatter the culture of impunity for those who use rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war and shift the balance of shame away from survivors to the perpetrators of this crim…

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

  • Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI)

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has urged the Bahraini Government to implement the remaining BICI recommendations. He said: "We are concerned by some of the recent decisions taken by the Bahraini Government, parti…

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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

  • International meeting on support to the Syrian Opposition

    The Foreign Secretary stressed that the National Coalition need to set out a clear vision for Syria's future, and uphold high standards of human rights and international humanitarian law.

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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

  • Confronting rape as a weapon of war: a challenge for our generation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague's keynote address at the "Preventing sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations" meeting at Wilton Park.

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