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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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Iranian harassment of BBC staff

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that such deplorable tactics illustrate the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran, and the desperation of the regime to silence any independent voices.

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

  • Jeremy Browne: "torture violates human rights and human dignity"

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has written an article about the UK government's vision is for journalists, lawyers and activists to be treated fairly and to be able to speak freely in every country.

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

  • Campaigning against forced marriage

    The Mufti of Mirpur, Hafiz Nazir Ahmed, and members of the Khari Sharif Welfare Society (KSWS) are visiting the UK this week to campaign against forced marriage amongst the Pakistani Diaspora.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns killings in Syria and says world must speak up for its people

    "Now is the time for the international community to unite to make clear to President Assad and his regime that the killing must stop."

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for zero tolerance on hatred and discrimination

    Holocaust Memorial Day is being marked by a campaign encouraging people around the world to speak out against hatred and discrimination.

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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 concern at shootings in Tibetan areas of Sichuan

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has urged the Chinese government to exercise restraint following reports that Chinese security forces opened fire on protesters.

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

  • Speech on the European Court of Human Rights

    "The Court has got to be able to fully protect itself against spurious cases when they have been dealt with at the national level."

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

  • 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