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  • Jeremy Browne meets with Japanese Minister for Justice

    Discussions on a variety of issues including the death penalty and parental child abduction

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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 our embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Papal visit will highlight shared international priorities

    Lord Patten has spoken to London-based foreign correspondents about the Papal visit, which takes place from 16 to 19 September 2010.

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

  • Human rights are key to our foreign policy

    We must harness Britain's generosity and compassion to help the rest of the world, Foreign Secretary William Hague writes in the Telegraph.

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

  • Mass rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has spoken after reports of mass rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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

  • UK supports Nepal pride festival

    The British Ambassador, John Tucknott, and Embassy staff joined hands at the street parade in a show of support and solidarity with the sexual and gender minority communities of Nepal.

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

  • Annual report on human rights

    There has been concern about the future of the Annual Human Rights Report.

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

  • UK Minister comments on announcement of date for elections in Burma

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne urges military government to allow free and fair campaign and polling process.

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

  • Elections in Rwanda

    Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham has made a statement following the presidential elections in Rwanda.

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

  • Foreign Office expresses concern at Ashtiani confession

    The Foreign Office today expressed its concern regarding the televised confession by Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani broadcast by Iranian State television on 11 August.

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

  • 7 Bahá'í leaders sentenced in Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has made a statement following the sentencing of 7 spiritual leaders of the Bahá'í faith to 20 years in prison.

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

  • Birthday wishes and messages of support reach pro-democracy supporters in Rangoon

    British Ambassador to Burma, Andy Heyn has handed 120 pages of birthday messages for Aung San Suu Kyi to her representatives in Rangoon.

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

  • UK reaffirms commitment to South Pacific region at Pacific Islands Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell arrived today in Port Vila, Vanuatu, for this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

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

  • Government responds to comments on its 'Programme for Government'

    The Government is publishing today its response to public comments on the Coalition’s Programme for Government.

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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 news from the Foreign Office and British Embassies around the world this week.

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

  • UK leads EU efforts to improve human rights in Sierra Leone

    The British High Commission is leading EU efforts to improve protection of human rights in Sierra Leone.

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

  • Minister Jeremy Browne speaks about the FCO and Human Rights

    At an event hosted by Amnesty International and the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), Minister Jeremy Browne spoke about the importance of advancing the human rights agenda.

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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 news from 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

  • Promoting stability and normality in Georgia

    Mat Whatley, from the UK Stabilisation Unit, shares his experiences of working in the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia.

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

  • Clashes in the Maldives

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken of his concern over violent clashes between political groups in the Maldives.

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