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  • Working with Colombia on human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed human rights with Colombian Vice-President Angelino Garzon when they met on 23 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary encourages modern partnership for UK and Caribbean

    Foreign Secretary William Hague hails a ‘new era’ for UK-Caribbean relations, as he joins partners from across the region at the UK-Caribbean Forum in Grenada.

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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 Office Minister condemns Iran human rights abuses

    Minister Alistair Burt called on Iran to urgently review all new cases involving death sentences, and arrests contrary to human rights obligations.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attack on Human Rights Activist in Gaza

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt today expressed his deep concern on hearing about the attack on Human Rights Activist Mahmoud Abu Rahma in the Gaza Strip.

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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 26 countries of concern. The quarterly updates cover the period from October to December 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on elections in Taiwan

    Following the re-election of Dr Ma Ying-jeou in Taiwan, Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement.

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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: "I am delighted to hear that a significant number of political prisoners in Burma have today been released, including 88 Generation and ethnic leaders."

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

  • "Freedom is still flowering in the Arab Spring"

    Marking the first anniversary of the Arab Spring, Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about developments in an article published today.

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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 welcomes progress towards formation of State-level government in Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a statement on the recent confirmation of Vjekoslav Bevanda as new Chair of the Council of Ministers.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East meets Iraqi Minister of Human Rights

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt met Iraqi Minister of Human Rights Mr Muhammad Al-Sudani on 12 January 2012.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to report on the conflict in Sri Lanka

    Alistair Burt, Minister with responsibility for Sri Lanka, informs the House of the Government's views on the Sri Lankan Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission's Report.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes continued UK and China dialogue on human rights

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has made a statement on the occasion of the 20th Round of the UK-China Human Rights Dialogue

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

  • Foreign Secretary chooses Burma as his first destination for 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Burma on 5 and 6 January for talks with political leaders including President Thein Sein, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and representatives of ethnic minorities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at his press conference in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague concludes first visit to Burma by a UK Foreign Secretary in over 50 years.

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

  • "If reforms continue we are ready to build a new relationship with Burma"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague writes about his historic visit to Burma on 5-6 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Burmese government in Naypyitaw

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on his meetings with the Burmese Government during his visit to Burma.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister statement on death of former Macedonian president Kiro Gligorov

    FCO Minister Jeremy Browne "saddened" by the death of the former Macedonian president, who died today.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at Yuliya Tymoshenko court ruling

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has expressed concern at the conviction and sentence of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko on 29 December.

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