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  • Syria elections only designed to sustain Assad’s dictatorship

    FCO Minister says Syrian presidential elections, conducted against backdrop of regime attacks and in a climate of fear, will have no credibility.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • Greening: act now for Syrian children

    Justine Greening urges international donors to deliver on their promises to help thousands of children affected by conflict in Syria.

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

  • PSVI UK Team of Experts

    A case study from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report on the establishment of a UK Team of Experts to help support local responses to conflict-related sexual violence.

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  • UK response to reports of sexual violence in the Syrian conflict

    A case study on the UK response to reports of sexual violence in the Syrian conflict from the 2013 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 7 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Maria Miller, Northern Ireland, Asda, Syria and Christianity.

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

  • London 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria

    “London 11” core group statement says elections organised by Asad regime would be parody of democracy

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

  • UK makes £3m contribution to Syrian Recovery Fund

    William Hague and Justine Greening announce a £3million boost to the Syria Recovery Trust Fund.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for immediate action on humanitarian crisis in Syria

    William Hague calls on Assad regime to provide immediate humanitarian access to 9.3m people in need in Syria.

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

  • Syria: UK helps vulnerable refugees

    The first group of Syrians have arrived in the UK today as part of the government’s Vulnerable Persons Relocation scheme.

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

  • New UK support for Syria

    UK allocates over £36 million to organisations working inside Syria and across the region.

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

  • UK pledges redoubled efforts to end the Syrian conflict and alleviate humanitarian suffering

    William Hague and Justine Greening issue joint statement ahead of third anniversary of the start of the Syria conflict on Saturday 15 March.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 14 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, Syria, tax and Scotland.

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

  • Royal Navy warship welcomed home from operations

    Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose was given a rapturous welcome when she returned home to Plymouth yesterday, 12 March.

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

  • Voices of the women of Syria

    On International Women's Day the Foreign Secretary invites three Syrian women activists to describe what the revolution means to them.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • Human Rights Council Intervention

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Syria, North Korea, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Preventing Sexual violence in Conflict at the UN HRC.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Parliament on Ukraine, Syria and Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and Syria and relations with Iran.

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