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  • Foreign Secretary condemns alleged murder of James Foley

    Following the release of a video allegedly showing the murder of US journalist James Foley, Philip Hammond made the following comments during media interviews:

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

  • Launch of the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa

    Speech on behalf of the donors at the launch of the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa

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

  • UK delivers tents for displaced families in northern Iraq

    Britain has delivered hundreds of tents and supplies of high nutrition emergency food for displaced families in northern Iraq, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

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

  • World Humanitarian Day

    19 August is World Humanitarian Day.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement in support of democracy in Pakistan

    UK supports a democratic Pakistan. We urge all to work together through constitutional means to peacefully resolve political differences.

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

  • Funding boost for humanitarian workers on World Humanitarian Day

    The UK is providing more than £1 million to improve the personal safety of humanitarian workers who put themselves at risk to help others, International Development Minister Desmond Swayne announced today.

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

  • Justine Greening praises British humanitarian workers

    Statement by Justine Greening on World Humanitarian Day 2014.

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

  • PM calls with the Emir of Qatar, King of Saudi Arabia and King of Jordan

    The Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to the Emir of Qatar, the King of Saudi Arabia and the King of Jordan this evening (18 August 2014).

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

  • Britain to extend assistance to combat Ebola in West Africa

    The UK will provide additional funding to strengthen health systems in Sierra Leone and Liberia and contain the spread of Ebola in West Africa

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

  • Britain to extend assistance to combat Ebola in West Africa

    The UK will provide additional funding to strengthen health systems in Sierra Leone and Liberia and contain the spread of Ebola in West Africa

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

  • Russian Ambassador summoned to FCO over reported military incursion into Ukraine

    Ambassador asked to account for reports overnight of Russian military vehicles crossing the border into Ukraine.

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

  • Personnel in Cyprus assist in aid air drops

    The Defence Secretary has thanked British service personnel and civilians in Cyprus for their efforts in the humanitarian mission in Iraq.

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

  • UK High Commissioner supports Uganda's universal bednet campaign

    British High Commissioner speaks at campaign closing event on 16 August.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister calls for global abolition of death penalty

    FCO Human Rights Minister calls for global abolition of death penalty 50 years after last execution took place in UK

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

  • UK aid arrives for displaced Iraqis across northern Iraq

    Britain has delivered thousands of kitchen sets to go to Iraqis in refugee camps in northern Iraq, International Development Secretary Justine Greening announced today.

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

  • "Today this Council has shown that it will not stand idle in the face of terrorism and violations of human rights"

    Explanation Of Vote by UK Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant to the Security Council meeting on adoption of Resolution 2170 on ISIL in Iraq and Syria

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

  • William Hague condemns sexual violence in Iraq

    The Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict made a statement on reports of sexual violence and slavery by ISIL.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns abductions in Nigeria

    James Duddridge condemns abduction of over 100 people in Nigeria and pledges continued UK support in fight against Boko Haram.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for smooth transition of power in Iraq

    Philip Hammond welcomes Prime Minister Maliki’s support for Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate, and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.

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

  • UK provides further assistance to Lebanese ِِArmy

    Fletcher meets Defence Minister Mokbel, pays condolences and offers UK practical support to the Lebanese Army

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