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  • Minister “dismayed” at verdict in Bahraini activists’ appeal

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, has called on Bahrain to guarantee its citizens’ fundamental liberties.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Ministers urge progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses progress in Somalia with Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Somali Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam today.

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

  • Ministerial statement on UN sanctions against the M23, FDLR, Eric Badege and Jean-Marie Runiga Legerero

    FCO Minister for Africa comments on vote agreeing sanctions against groups and individuals involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • Army's airborne engineers build French connection

    An exercise has seen British airborne engineers build a bridge over a large man-made lake and train with their French counterparts.

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

  • Military urge generous public not to swamp postal system at Christmas

    Service personnel are urging members of the public to avoid sending unsolicited Christmas gifts and packages to operational theatres.

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

  • Honours awarded to Brits for exceptional international achievement

    Diplomatic Service and Overseas New Year 2013 Honours list recognises outstanding work for the UK.

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

  • General Norman Schwarzkopf tribute

    The UK Chief of the Defence Staff has paid tribute to the retired US General Norman Schwarzkopf, who died yesterday, 27 December 2012, aged 78.

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

  • Surviving Sandy

    The Defence Attache in Washington, Major General Buster Howes, recalls his role in helping to manage the crisis that was Hurricane Sandy.

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

  • Foreign Office minister condemns new settlement

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt statement: the approval of new units is a 'provocative action' contrary to Fourth Geneva Convention.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by killing of civilians at bakery in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns shelling that killed over 60 people queuing for bread at a bakery in Halfaya, Syria .

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

  • Royal Navy warship spends Christmas on operations

    Sailors of HMS Monmouth keeping the oceans safe from criminals

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

  • EU puts Iran sanctions into law

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments following the EU's formal implementation of additional sanctions against Iran.

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

  • UK shocked by violence in Tana River, Kenya

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "My sympathies go to the families of those who have been killed and wounded."

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

  • Renewed effort needed on two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has spoken with the President of the Palestinian Authority about the need for peace in the region.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • David Cameron visits troops in Afghanistan

    The UK Prime Minister praised armed forces success during visit to Camp Bastion.

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

  • Change of Governor of the Falklands Islands

    Mr Colin Roberts CVO has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • Prime Minister visits Oman

    The Prime Minister is in Oman today to meet the Sultan of Oman as part of the Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with countries in the Gulf region.

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