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  • Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Summit in Astana

    Summit in Kazakhstan capital to focus on security, democracy and human rights.

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

  • Welcome for UK contribution for Kenya witness relocation fund

    The International Criminal Court is helping to relocate witnesses who may be at risk as a result of investigations into post-election violence in 2007-2008.

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

  • UK and Romania share expertise to help combat child sexual abuse

    British and Romanian experts on child protection, representatives from the Romanian Police, prosecutors, other Government officials and NGOs will examine the role and impact of online environments in child sexual offending.

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

  • UK launches National Action Plan on Women Peace and Security

    On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Foreign Secretary made a statement on the launch of the UK’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

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

  • Trial begins for former vice-President of the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has spoken after the International Criminal Court (ICC) began trial proceedings against Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo.

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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 "dismayed" as writer is jailed for expressing his views in Singapore

    British author Alan Shadrake was sentenced by a Singapore court to six weeks in prison on 16 November.

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

  • Trial begins for suspects in the death of human rights defender in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham said that he hopes justice is delivered quickly as the trial for suspects in the death of human rights defender Floribert Chebeya starts.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Statement on Aung San Suu Kyi's release

    "Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's arbitrary detention for most of the last 20 years has been deeply unjust. Her fortitude in the face of this outrage has been inspirational."

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the release of the Chandlers

    Paul and Rachel Chandler were released yesterday following 388 days in captivity after they were kidnapped from their yacht off the coast of Somalia.

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

  • Diplomatic wreath laying ceremony at the Foreign Office memorial

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the wreath laying ceremony to remember Foreign Office staff who have been killed in service.

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

  • Marking Remembrance Day

    Foreign Office Ministers and staff in London and overseas have marked Remembrance Day 2010 with events, blogs and video messages.

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

  • Concern for Nasrin Sotoudeh

    Minister for the Middle East voices concern ahead of trial of Iranian human rights lawyer.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A snapshot of 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 announces members of Human Rights Advisory Group

    The Human Rights Advisory Group has been established to give the Foreign Secretary the best possible information about human rights challenges, and for the Foreign Office to benefit from outside advice on the conduct of its …

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

  • Foreign Office concerned by violence in Western Sahara

    This follows reports of violence in Western Sahara, and the resumption of informal talks between the parties in New York.

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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

  • Minister welcomes progress in Lithuania on compensation for seized Jewish properties

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has welcomed the approval of the first stage of a draft law which is going through the Lithuanian parliament to give financial compensation to the Jewish communities.

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

  • Zeinab Badawi on freedom of expression in the UK

    In a Foreign Office film launched on the 5th of November, the Sudanese-born BBC World News anchor celebrates the liberties we enjoy in Britain, considering them real cornerstones of democracy.

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

  • Human rights in Libya: The UK's statement to the UN Human Rights Council

    The UK expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of expression and association in Libya, and in particular, reports of the arrest and detention of 20 journalists in the statement on 9 November.

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