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  • British and Afghan forces build on success of joint operation

    OMID HAFT was the biggest operation conducted by Task Force Helmand (TFH) since the start of the HERRICK 14 deployment back in April. The …

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning For 28 June 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Strike Action, Libya and Higher Education White Paper.

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

  • Foreign Secretary invites questions on Afghanistan and Pakistan for his seventh Twitter Q&A

    Following his visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan the Foreign Secretary will answer questions about the UK’s engagement in the region via Twitter, on Wednesday 29 June.

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

  • International Criminal Court issues Qadhafi arrest warrant

    "The UK will continue to strongly support the ICC and calls upon the Libyan government to co-operate fully with the ICC investigation.”

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Premier of Quebec

    During his meeting with Premier Charest, Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

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

  • Alistair Burt meets Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon

    The meeting was the first in a series of calls on Israeli officials that the Minister will be making during his four day visit.

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

  • Irish Guards receive Afghanistan medals from Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have presented Afghanistan campaign medals to members of the Irish Guards.

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

  • Tornado ground attack jets clock up one million flying hours

    The RAF's ground attack Tornados currently serving in Afghanistan and Libya have clocked up a staggering one million flying hours over the course of their service.

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

  • Upgraded Warrior vehicles save lives in IED blast

    Newly-upgraded Warrior vehicles have saved the lives of British soldiers within weeks of arriving in Afghanistan.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Tunisia Ratifying the Rome Statute

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Government of Tunisia's ratification of the Rome Statute.

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

  • This week on the Foreign Office Global Conversations blog

    Libya, London 2012 Olympics and Afghanistan were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns reports of mass rape in Democratic Republic of Congo

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has given a statement following reports of mass rape in an Eastern area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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

  • The nation celebrates Armed Forces Day

    Thousands have turned out to give their support to Armed Forces Day, with events taking place the length and breadth of the country.

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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

  • 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

  • Six-hour fight disrupts Taliban meeting

    Lance Corporal Roberts is a Section Second-in-Command in 4 Platoon, B Company, 3rd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (3 MERCIAN). He is currently…

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

  • Foreign Secretary pays tribute to UK forces in Afghanistan

    The UK's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague on the UK’s role in Afghanistan

    Whilst on his visit to Kabul, the Foreign Secretary spoke to British journalists on the UK’s plans for engagement in Afghanistan.

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

  • Fighting the War on Drugs, at Home and Abroad

    Afghan Counter Narcotics Committee visits London to see UK drug policy in action, and to increase collaboration on this critical issue

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

  • Afghanistan: Foreign Secretary's interview with Today Programme, Radio 4

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was interviewed on the UK's engagement in Afghanistan.

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