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  • Foreign Office Minister comments as UN humanitarian organisations are denied access to parts of Syria

    "I call upon the Syrian Government to allow UN humanitarian organisations to undertake assessments of the situation across Syria without delay" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Minister for Europe attends Council of Europe meeting in Istanbul

    Minister for Europe David Lidington represented the UK at the annual Ministerial meeting of the Council of Europe in Istanbul.

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

  • Nick Clegg marks 60 years of the Refugee Council

    The Deputy Prime Minister reflects on the 60 years since the formation of the Refugee Council.

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

  • 60 years of the Refugee Council: speech by the Deputy Prime Minister

    Speech marks 60th anniversary of the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and formation of the Refugee Council in the UK.

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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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    World Press Freedom Day, Iraq, Osama Bin Laden were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.

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

  • Minister for human rights policy marks World Press Freedom Day

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has recorded a video message, which was screened at an event hosted by members of the UK National Commission for UNESCO and the UK Press Freedom Network on 3 May. Watch it here and read …

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

  • Death of Usama Bin Laden

    Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a statement on the news of the death of Usama Bin Laden

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to journalists, bloggers and media organisations

    To mark World Press Freedom Day today, Foreign Secretary William Hague has given a statement.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister talks of using soft power in the interests of the UK

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell gave the Government's response to the House of Lords debate on soft power on 28 April.

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

  • Death of Osama Bin Laden

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has issued a statement on the news of the death of Osama Bin Laden.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns ongoing violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes EU and UN Human Rights Council action against Syria

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

  • Foreign Secretary saddened by suffering caused by tornadoes in US

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expresses sympathy for victims of the tornadoes in the south of the United States.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by public executions in Iran

    Minister Alistair Burt says UK condemns the use of the death penalty in all circumstances.

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

  • UK statement on human rights in Syria

    The UK has delivered a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council Special Session on Syria.

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

  • Cyprus: Time to seize the moment

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has underlined the UK’s support for UN-led efforts to reunify Cyprus.

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

  • Foreign Office welcomes UN Panel of Experts report on Sri Lanka

    Foreign Office welcomes UN Panel of Experts report on alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law during the conflict in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on expulsion of British High Commissioner to Malawi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the expulsion of British High Commissioner to Malawi by the Malawian Government is "totally unacceptable and unwarranted".

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the legitimate aspirations of Syrian people need to be met. He calls on the Syrian Authorities to respect the right of the people to express their views.

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

  • UK announces support for international criminal tribunals, including Special Court for Sierra Leone

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham announced an additional £3 million to the Special Court for Sierra Leone in a statement to Parliament.

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