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  • "UK for Iranians": The FCO's new online presence for Iranians

    A new website and social media presence for Iranians has been launched by the Foreign Office today, opening up the opportunity for a dialogue direct with the Iranian people.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes International Criminal Court verdict of Thomas Lubanga

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken following the guilty verdict announced by the International Criminal Court of war crimes by Thomas Lubanga.

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

  • Future funding for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on plans for continued funding for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister responds to announcement of elections in Serbia

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has spoken about the National and local elections which will take place in Serbia on 6 May.

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

  • British judge joins International Criminal Court

    British judge Howard Morrison was sworn in to the International Criminal Court on 9 March.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern at human rights situation in Iran

    The UN Human Rights Council is today discussing the Special Rapporteur’s report on human rights in Iran.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister notes the UN's "harrowing" report on Syrian abuses

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that there should be no impunity for those who commit atrocities as the UN Human Rights Council discussed Syria.

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

  • The situation in the Middle East: challenges and opportunities

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said it is time for the UN Security Council to show unity and leadership when he spoke about Syria at a debate in New York on 12 March.

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

  • Marking International Women's Day

    Foreign Secretary William Hague paid tribute to those working to advance the human rights of women around the world ahead of International Women's Day.

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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

  • Podcast marks International Women’s Day

    The fourth in our human rights series focuses on women in Libya. It features Sara Maziq, the co-founder of the Libyan Civil Society Organisation and Women 4 Libya, and Elham Saudi, co-founder and Director of Lawyers for Just…

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

  • Syria: A bad situation, that is getting worse

    The UK withdrew all British diplomats from Damascus last week. On his return to the UK, British Ambassador Simon Collis discussed the situation in Syria.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister speech in the Hague

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg gave the Nieuwspoort lecture on 7 March 2012.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Russian presidential elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has noted the election observers assessment of the presidential elections in Russia on 4 March.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister offers condolences following severe storms in the United States

    Minister Burt has spoken following the tragic loss of life caused by the tornadoes in the Midwest and the South of the United States.

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences to victims of explosions in Republic of Congo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following a blast at a munitions factory in Congo. At least 200 people are reported to have been killed.

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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: Iranian elections took place in "climate of fear"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the regime has presented the vote as a test of loyalty, rather than an opportunity for people to freely choose their own representatives.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets representatives of Guantanamo detainee

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the UK will continue to raise Guantanamo detainee Shaker Aamer's case with the US when he met his representatives in London today.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns the murder of Somali journalist

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has condemned the killing of the Director of Somaliweyn Radio, Abukah Hassan Mohamoud.

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