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  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict starts on Tuesday

    Just a few days until the Summit. Attend the Summit Fringe and share the animation as part of #timetoact campaign.

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

  • Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict - the aims

    An overview of the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • RAF gunner foils Afghan bombers

    A keen-eyed RAF gunner has been commended by US and UK commanders for his life-saving diligence in Afghanistan.

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

  • UK drawdown in Afghanistan enters final phase

    The headquarters responsible for UK military logistics in Afghanistan has changed command for the last time.

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

  • Foreign Secretary deplores Israeli decisions on settlement expansion

    William Hague deplores Israeli steps on settlement expansion in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and emphasises need for lasting peace.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Bahrain

    Hugh Robertson underlines UK support for reform programme in Bahrain and importance of work to improve human rights.

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

  • Foreign Secretary responds to Syrian election result

    Foreign Secretary underlines Assad’s lack of legitimacy after election that was an insult to Syrians calling for real political change.

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

  • Animation launched for Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    Sexual violence is used as a weapon of war in conflicts all over the world - destroying lives and tearing communities apart.

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

  • Foreign Secretary looks forward to strengthened Egypt UK relations

    Foreign Secretary congratulates President-elect Sisi and highlights need to implement the rights contained in the constitution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes formation of new Palestinian interim government

    William Hague highlights that UK support will rest on its commitment to international principles.

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

  • #TimeToAct: 84 hours of global action to end sexual violence in conflict

    From early morning on Tuesday 10 June there will be 84 hours of global action to highlight the fight against sexual violence in conflict.

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

  • Great public events in London at Global Summit 10-12 June

    Innovative and exciting free public events at Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • UK demands tougher action in UNSC on Syria

    UK stepping up efforts to ensure Syrian people receive aid they desperately need.

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

  • International Day of Peacekeepers

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds pays tribute to the dedication of UN peacekeepers in conflict-affected states.

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

  • PM phone call with President Obama: May 2014

    David Cameron spoke to President Obama about Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Somalia attack

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has sent his condolences to those affected by today’s attack at the Federal Parliament in Mogadishu.

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

  • UN imposes sanctions on terror group Boko Haram

    Foreign Secretary welcomes addition of Boko Haram on UN sanctions list.

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

  • Russia and China will have to justify their behaviour to the Syrian people, who continue to suffer under Assad's brutal regime.

    Explanation of Vote by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the Security Council meeting on Syria

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

  • Final Tongan contingent recognised for efforts in Afghanistan

    The seventh contingent of Tongan Royal Marines were honoured for their services at Camp Bastion serving alongside British troops.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on Guinea-Bissau election results

    FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds welcomes the provisional results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau.

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