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  • 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

  • David Cameron visits troops in Afghanistan

    The UK Prime Minister praised armed forces success during visit to Camp Bastion.

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

  • Change of Governor of the Falklands Islands

    Mr Colin Roberts CVO has been appointed Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.

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

  • Syria: New UK aid for those in need this winter

    Britain will help provide food, clean water, medical aid and shelter for hundreds of thousands of people affected by the fighting in Syria.

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

  • Prime Minister visits Oman

    The Prime Minister is in Oman today to meet the Sultan of Oman as part of the Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with countries in the Gulf region.

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

  • Transcript of press briefing by David Cameron in Afghanistan

    "I wanted to come to Afghanistan ... to wish the troops a happy Christmas and to thank them for the work they're doing,' says David Cameron.

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

  • Christmas message to the Falkland Islands

    Prime Minister David Cameron has sent a message to the people of the Falkland Islands.

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

  • Iran must uphold the rights and freedoms of its citizens

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has reaffirmed UK support for imprisoned Human Rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh.

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

  • UN report stark reminder of horrific human rights situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: The UK will continue to support work of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to ensure accountability.

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

  • European Court of Human Rights’ decision on Chagossian Case

    The Foreign Secretary has commented on the European Court of Human Rights’ decision on the Chagos Islanders v. the United Kingdom case.

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

  • The Foreign Secretary's Christmas message

    The Foreign Secretary sends his best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to South Sudan

    Mr Ian Noel Hughes has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.

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

  • Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Ministerial Council.

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

  • West Africa: Food aid for half a million people in the Sahel

    British help will support families who have been hit hardest by the hunger crisis in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mauritania

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

  • Burma: Further humanitarian support for Kachin state

    Britain will provide additional humanitarian support to those displaced by the ongoing conflict in Kachin State, Burma.

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

  • UK condemns regime harassment of Iranian blogger’s family

    Foreign Office calls for end to impunity of Security Forces in Iran following death in custody of Sattar Beheshti.

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

  • Commonwealth reform package endorsed by Commonwealth Heads of Government

    The agreed reforms include a new Commonwealth Charter and measures to strengthen work on election observation and human rights.

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

  • Prime Minister announces reduction in UK troop numbers in Afghanistan

    UK force levels in Afghanistan are to reduce to around 5,200 by the end of 2013, the Prime Minister announced today.

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

  • HMS Monmouth reassures shipping with anti-piracy exercise

    HMS Monmouth and her Royal Marines have been working with the US Navy to demonstrate how they can help keep the sea lanes open in the Middle East.

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

  • Overseas Territories: Joint Ministerial Council

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has updated parliament on the first Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meeting.

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