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  • Syria: Nick Clegg's call with Vice President Biden

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg held a telephone discussion with US Vice President Biden about the situation in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UN must get access to chemical attack site

    Foreign Secretary calls for urgent United Nations access to site of chemical attack in Syria and discusses UK efforts to support UN.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Putin

    Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken to President Putin about the situation in Syria.

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

  • Syria: PM call with Chancellor Merkel

    The PM has discussed the situation in Syria with Chancellor Merkel and agreed that UN investigators should visit the site of the attack.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: We cannot allow chemical weapons to be used with impunity

    Foreign Secretary calls for strong response to the use of chemical weapons.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Hollande

    The Prime Minister spoke to President Hollande about the situation in Syria.

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

  • Syria: PM phone call with President Obama and Prime Minister Harper

    Prime Minister David Cameron discussed the situation in Syria with President Obama and Prime Minister Harper.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Syria and Egypt with Qatari Foreign Minister

    William Hague reaffirms warm bilateral relationship with Qatari Foreign Minister.

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

  • Foreign Secretary press conference with French Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed Egypt and Syria with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 21 August 2013.

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

  • A million children forced to flee fighting in Syria

    The number of children forced to flee Syria has now reached 1 million, the United Nations has said.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Middle East with Turkey’s Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary and Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoğlu met today in London to explore further cooperation on Middle East stability.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at reports of chemical attack in Syria

    Foreign Secretary calls on Syrian Government to allow immediate access for the UN team investigating allegations of chemical weapons use.

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

  • Greening urges UK to back ‘unsung heroes’ of aid

    On World Humanitarian Day, Justine Greening calls on the public to thank aid workers who risk their lives to deliver aid around the world.

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

  • World Humanitarian Day 2013

    A time to remember and honour humanitarian aid workers who have lost their lives while trying to help people in need around the world.

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

  • Helping the people of Syria in their time of need

    Secretary of State for International Development, Justine Greening, writing on the impact of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Originally published in The Muslim Weekly, 9 August 2013

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

  • Largest ever UK disaster response for Syria crisis

    David Cameron announces £175 million in humanitarian aid for the Syrian crisis.

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

  • Syria crisis deaths reach 100,000

    International Development Secretary responds to news reports of Syria crisis deaths reaching 100,000.

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

  • UN reports Syria death toll now above 100,000

    Justine Greening responds to UN report on 100,000 deaths in Syria

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover April to June 2013.

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

  • £50m UK support to Lebanon as refugee numbers soar

    International Development Secretary visits Lebanon and announces further aid for Syrian refugees.

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