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  • Extending the rule of law in Afghanistan

    "We need to be realistic about what we want to achieve on rule of law in Afghanistan, but relentless in pursuing those objectives." - Philip Robson, Head Rule of Law Team, Afghanistan Department, Foreign and Common…

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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

    Afghanistan, Middle East and the United Nations 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

  • Foreign Office Minister deplores the loss of life and injury at Camp Ashraf in Iraq

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt commented on the Camp Ashraf incident in which at least 17 civilians were killed.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of demonstrators by the Syrian security forces

    Foreign secretary William Hague called on the Syrian Government to uphold its responsibility to protect demonstrators and respect the right of peaceful protest and free speech.

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

  • RAF Reaper reaches 20,000 hours over Afghanistan

    The RAF's Remotely Piloted Air System, the Predator MQ-9 Reaper, has notched up a landmark 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.

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

  • HMS Astute incident

    Two Royal Navy personnel have been involved in a firearms incident at Southampton docks where HMS Astute is alongside. Sadly, one of those injured has now died. Their families have been informed.

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

  • HMS Campbeltown makes historic final voyage to St Nazaire

    Royal Navy Type 22 frigate HMS Campbeltown has marked the 69th anniversary of a World War Two battle with two Royal Navy veterans.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack in southern Israel

    Foreign Secretary William Hague reiterates that Hamas must halt these strikes immediately, and rein in other militant factions in Gaza.

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

  • NATO delivers update on Libya operations

    Speaking in Naples, the deputy commander of NATO's operations in Libya has delivered an update on the situation.

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

  • Life in the world's busiest trauma hospital

    An international team of doctors and nurses is keeping on top of trauma treatment at Camp Bastion hospital in Afghanistan with help from teams in Birmingham and York. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Army dog handlers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron, part of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, were honoured in front of proud families and friends on Wednesday 6 April 2011, when they were presented with their Op HERRICK c…

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

  • RN ships deploy as part of new amphibious task group

    HMS Albion, HMS Sutherland and RFA Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have set sail this week as the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

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

  • Love letters from the front line

    A new exhibition documents remarkable love letters sent by soldiers at war.

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

  • Royal Navy divers dispose of three bombs in a day

    Bomb disposal experts from HM Naval Base Clyde's Northern Diving Group had a busy time of it recently when they were called out to three different bomb disposal tasks in a single day.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Algeria concludes

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt ends his two day visit to Algeria

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

  • Female team prepares to engage with Afghanistan's women

    Last week, twenty-two female Service personnel received training from the UK's Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) and the Stabilisation Unit in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan as part of Female Engagem…

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

  • RAF police officer tackles drug production in Helmand

    Thanks, in part, to the efforts of an RAF police officer there has been a six-fold increase in the disruption to narcotics production in Helmand province in the last year.

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

  • Action in Libya has prevented 'humanitarian catastrophe'

    As Britain continues military operations over Libya, Foreign Secretary William Hague today said that coalition action enforcing UN Resolution 1973 has 'prevented a huge loss of life and a humanitarian catastrophe'.

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

  • Heed the words of Cardinal Brady - Paterson

    Owen Paterson commented on Cardinal Brady's message of peace, delivered at the funeral of PSNI Constable Ronan Kerr.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by reinstated sentence for Baha’i spiritual leaders in Iran

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague calls on the Iranian judiciary to review the case and to cease persecution of the Baha’i faith.

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