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The UK conveyed its concern with the human rights situation in Cambodia. The UK called for all charges against CNRP President, Kem Sokha, to be dropped and allow for opposition voices to be heard.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK recognises Cuba's positive steps in combating human trafficking, but remains concerned about restrictions to the freedom of expression and the treatment of prisoners.
The UK welcomed Bangladesh's support for two of its recommendations on religious intolerance and freedom of expression, however the UK echoed concerns regarding democratic freedoms.
The UK praised Cameroon's recent steps towards eliminating the worst forms of child labour, but raised its concerns over increased violence and growing humanitarian challenges.
The UK welcomes Colombia's adoption of the three UK recommendations made during the Universal Periodic Review, as well as steps taken by Colombia to tackle human trafficking and sexual-based violence.
The UK raised its concerns on LGBT rights in Chechnya, the situation in the DPRK, human rights violations in Nicaragua and South Sudan, press freedom in Egypt, and the treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
The UK engaged in an interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, where it criticised security forces in the country.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Somalia.
Statement delivered to the UN Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice & Reparation and the UN Special Advisor on the Convention on the Prevention of Genocide
UK contributes to donor-funded efforts that aim to ensure transparent communications, fair and free referendum process in September.
New UK aid programmes will help strengthen criminal justice systems, utilise British asset recovery experts and create new centres of British expertise in major financial hubs
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the Security Council briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Carolyn Davidson, paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), Mario Ismael Aguilar.
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt announces new UK support to improve education, family planning and legal systems on visit to country.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council briefing on Burundi
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Chargé d’Affaires at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Harriet Baldwin meets with First Vice President.
Statement by Susan Dickson, UK Legal Counsellor at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Sudan.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Mali.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Central Africa and Lake Chad Basin.
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