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  • 36th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Libya

    The UK delivers statement on Libya at the 36th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ceasefire in Libya: joint statement

    The governments of the UK, France, Germany and Italy have issued a joint statement on the Libyan ceasefire.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK sanctions Alexey Navalny’s poisoners

    The UK will enforce sanctions against 6 individuals and an entity responsible for the Novichok poisoning of Alexey Navalny.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extending the UNSMIL mandate in Libya

    Explanation of Vote following adoption of resolution 2542 on Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya: Nicholas Hopton

    Mr Nicholas Hopton has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya in succession to Mr Martin Reynolds CMG.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Committing to a lasting ceasefire in Libya

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Libya: UK response to calls for ceasefire

    Following calls for a ceasefire in Libya, the UK's minister for the Middle East has issued a statement.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Seeking a ceasefire in Libya

    Statement by the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa, at the Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 43: UK's closing statement

    Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes conclusions of the 43rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • European foreign ministers meet to discuss Iran

    The Foreign Secretary visits Germany for talks on a diplomatic solution to Iran’s destabilising activities in the Middle East, and to meet key European allies.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 43: interactive dialogue on Libya

    The UK’s International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French, delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue on Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • An inclusive political solution in Libya is still greatly needed

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Tackling impunity through the ICC

    Statement by Susan Dickson, UK Minister-Counsellor and Legal Adviser at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on ICC – Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK reiterates support for Libya’s legitimate institutions

    We continue to urge Libyan parties to cease fighting, engage in constructive dialogue and commit to an inclusive political solution.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK Minister discusses conflict in Libya at Munich Security Conference

    Minister of State James Cleverly has discussed the ongoing conflict in Libya with international partners in the margins of the Munich Security Conference.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Concern for the increased tensions and fragility in Libya

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • PM meeting with President Macron: 19 January 2020

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Libya conference in Berlin.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Supporting the ICC's role in pursuing accountability in Libya

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on the ICC - Libya

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Coordinating efforts to prevent conflicts across Africa

    Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council Debate on Peace and Security in Africa: The Centrality of Preventative Diplomacy, Conflict Prevention and Resolution

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UN Human Rights Council 42 - Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner on Libya

    The UK's Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Julian Braithwaite made it clear that an immediate ceasefire and a return to a UN-led political process is essential to improve the human rights situation in Libya.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government