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  • Foreign Secretary comments on new EU sanctions against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the EU sanctions sent a further clear and unambiguous message to the Syrian authorities.

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

  • European Council press conference - 24 June 2011

    The Prime Minister discussed the future of the euro, Greece, economic growth in Europe, migration and the Arab Spring.

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

  • Foreign Office urges British nationals to leave Syria immediately

    It is highly unlikely the British Embassy will be able to provide a normal consular service in the event of a further breakdown in law and order. British nationals should leave now by commercial means while these are still o…

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

  • Foreign Secretary: “President Assad’s speech today was disappointing and unconvincing"

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to President Assad's speech today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress at the UN Human Rights Council

    Following the conclusion of the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Council's work on a number of key issues including human rights in Libya, Syria and Bela…

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

  • Foreign Secretary: situation in Syria very serious

    “The situation is very serious and an example of unacceptable behaviour by the Syrian government”, said Foreign Secretary William Hague.

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

  • Foreign Secretary "deeply concerned" by situation in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement following the ongoing violence in Syria.

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

  • Situation in Syria

    International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell speaks to ICRC about the situation in Syria

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on the ongoing violence in Syria

    "I again call on the Government of Syria to meet all its human rights obligations and uphold political freedoms, equal access to justice and the rule of law" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.

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

  • Foreign Office calls in Syrian ambassador

    Foreign Office Political Director Sir Geoffrey Adams called on Syria to stop the killing of innocent protestors immediately and to release all political prisoners.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU sanctions on those responsible for Syrian violence

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on EU’s political agreement to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 individuals in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns ongoing violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes EU and UN Human Rights Council action against Syria

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

  • UK statement on human rights in Syria

    The UK has delivered a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council Special Session on Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador on need for violence to stop

    Foreign Office Permanent Under Secretary Simon Fraser summoned Syrian Ambassador Dr Sami Khiyami to the Foreign Office on 26 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns violence in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the legitimate aspirations of Syrian people need to be met. He calls on the Syrian Authorities to respect the right of the people to express their views.

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

  • British nationals advised to leave Syria

    The Foreign Office advises all British nationals to leave Syria while commercial airlines are still flying following the rapid deterioration in the security situation.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns killing of demonstrators in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague calls on the Syrian security forces to exercise restraint instead of repression following reports of deaths and casualties across Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on speech by Syrian President

    Statement in response to speech made by President Assad of Syria on 16 April

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

  • Ambassadors of UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy meet Syrian Foreign Minister

    Ambassadors voice concerns of their governments over the continuing deaths and violence across Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns the killing of demonstrators by the Syrian security forces

    Foreign secretary William Hague called on the Syrian Government to uphold its responsibility to protect demonstrators and respect the right of peaceful protest and free speech.

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