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  • We must not lose sight of desperate situation in Syria

    Statement by UK Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant to UN Security Council on Situation in the Middle East

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

  • We must not lose sight of desperate situation in Syria

    Statement by UK Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant to UN Security Council on Situation in the Middle East

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Afghanistan

    Technical preparations for the 5 April presidential and provincial elections remain on track.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy 2012-Iran

    There was no substantive improvement in the human rights situation in Iran between October and December 2013. .

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

  • Foreign Secretary deplores violence in Ukraine

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has called on all sides to address the concerns of the Ukrainian people.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Pakistan

    During the last three months Pakistan has continued to grapple with numerous human rights challenges in an increasingly difficult security environment

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Sudan

    The deteriorating security situation in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states and Darfur, and reports of continued detention of dozens of civilians arrested during the September protests are a cause for concern.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Syria

    The use of indiscriminate weapons, such as ‘barrel bombs’ dropped from Russian-made aircraft, has led to considerable numbers of civilian deaths and widespread suffering.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Libya

    The Libyan government continues to face significant challenges in exerting full control over security. This remains one of the biggest obstacles to stability in Libya.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    The human rights situation in Israel and the OPTs has remained largely unchanged during the last three months.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Iraq

    Progress on human rights remained difficult over the last three months. Terrorist attacks continued to occur on an almost daily basis

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 -Yemen

    Significant violations of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights in Yemen continue, with the government showing limited capability to improve the situation.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Saudi Arabia

    In October a prominent campaign advocating the right of women to drive in Saudi Arabia attracted significant international attention, calling for women to drive in protest on 26 October.

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

  • UN-Kuwait High Level Pledging Conference on Syria

    Justine Greening pledges an additional £100 million for the Syria crisis.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Syrian opposition vote on Geneva II

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes Syrian National Coalition’s participation in the Geneva II talks starting on 22 January.

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

  • Afghan police seize bomb parts with support of British troops

    Soldiers in Afghanistan have helped to intercept bomb-making equipment and ammunition during an operation supporting the Afghan police.

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

  • PM phone call with Barack Obama

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with the United States President about Syria, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and a US review of intelligence programmes.

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

  • FCO Minister condemns firing of rockets into Israel

    FCO Minister condemns firing of rockets into Israel and highlights need for all parties to respect ceasefire agreement.

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

  • UK and Bulgaria reaffirm commitment to strong bilateral relations

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kristian Vigenin, on Thursday 16 January in London.

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