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Following his visit to Bangladesh, International Development Minister Alistair Burt has reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to stand by the Rohingya people as this latest crisis continues.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK government has expressed concern at recent loss of life in Yemen.
Alistair Burt has issued this statement following the United States’ decision to withdraw funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
The governments of France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States issued a joint statement on the continued escalation of violence in and around Tripoli.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, Minister for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, gave a statement at the Security Council briefing on Burma.
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Syria
Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon addressed the UN Security Council on Burma, calling on the international community to increase support for Rohingya refugees.
British aid experts are working with the Met office, to help prevent major outbreaks of cholera and save lives in war-torn Yemen.
Today, 24 August 2018, marks the anniversary of the publication of the Kofi Annan Commission recommendations for Rakhine State.
The UK government will help protect and assist civilians in North West Syria
The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement on the South Sudan peace process.
Harriett Baldwin emphasises UK's commitment to helping Sudan become more stable and prosperous.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council briefing on Burundi
The Edinburgh charity, Mercy Corps, has been awarded funding by the UK Government to extend its life-saving work in one of the worst affected regions in Yemen.
New UK aid package to provide emergency food supplies for 1.4 million people
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Chargé d’Affaires at the UN, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East.
UK to deliver support earlier than planned to ensure vulnerable Palestinians continue to receive vital aid.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the Central African Republic.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Mali.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson calls for all parties to respect international humanitarian law and prioritise the protection of civilians.
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