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  • Army dog handlers receive Afghanistan medals

    Soldiers from 104 Military Working Dog Squadron, part of the 1st Military Working Dog Regiment, were honoured in front of proud families and friends on Wednesday 6 April 2011, when they were presented with their Op HERRICK c…

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

  • RN ships deploy as part of new amphibious task group

    HMS Albion, HMS Sutherland and RFA Cardigan Bay, together with elements of 40 Commando Royal Marines, have set sail this week as the lead element of the Cougar 11 deployment to the Mediterranean and Middle East.

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

  • The UK welcomes the preliminary results of the second round of the Presidential elections in Haiti

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington delivered the UK statement at the United Nations Security Council debate on Haiti.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister's visit to Algeria concludes

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt ends his two day visit to Algeria

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

  • Female team prepares to engage with Afghanistan's women

    Last week, twenty-two female Service personnel received training from the UK's Military Stabilisation Support Group (MSSG) and the Stabilisation Unit in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan as part of Female Engagem…

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

  • RAF police officer tackles drug production in Helmand

    Thanks, in part, to the efforts of an RAF police officer there has been a six-fold increase in the disruption to narcotics production in Helmand province in the last year.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by reinstated sentence for Baha’i spiritual leaders in Iran

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague calls on the Iranian judiciary to review the case and to cease persecution of the Baha’i faith.

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

  • Prime Minister visits British RAF Libya crews in Italy

    Prime Minister David Cameron passed on "heartfelt thanks from the British public" to RAF personnel engaged in Libya during a visit to Gioia del Colle Italian military air base on 4 April.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appalled at ongoing violence in Yemen

    Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the Yemeni security forces' violence against demonstrators in Taiz, Hodeida and Sana'a in Yemen.

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

  • African Court of Human and People's Rights initiate proceedings against the Qadhafi regime

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the publication by the African Court of Human and People's Rights of their decision against the Qadhafi regime.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on Israeli settlement construction

    "We call on the Israeli authorities to reconsider this decision, which undermines the prospects for peace."

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

  • Female engagement teams support Afghan women

    British Female Engagement Teams (FETs) are advising Afghan women on how working together can create future prosperity. Report by Ian Carr.

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

  • Royal Marines take the baton from the Royal Irish in Nad 'Ali

    Royal Marines from 45 Commando are settling into camp in Afghanistan at the start of their six-month tour after taking over the reins in Nad 'Ali (South) from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment who have been providin…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 5 April 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Oliver Letwin comments, Libya and tuition fees.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses Libya and Cote d'Ivoire with Chair of African Union Commission

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Dr Jean Ping, Chair of the African Union Commission to discuss the situations in Libya and Cote d’Ivoire.

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

  • Afghanistan: Monthly progress report February 2011

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan over the month of February.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Africa and the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the international community must be "bold and ambitious in supporting those countries that are on the path to greater political and economic freedom".

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

  • Army vets help to develop Helmand's rural economy

    A veterinary outreach programme in Nad 'Ali is one of a growing number conducted by the Royal Army Veterinary Corps designed to help farmers and livestock owners living in the remote corners of Helmand province, Afghanis…

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

  • ANP get lifesaving lessons from 5 SCOTS

    The Afghan National Police (ANP) in Helmand have taken a further step in their continuing development after receiving first aid training from medics of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment …

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 4 April 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Libya and health.

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