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  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes UN resolution condemning the human rights situation in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said: "The overwhelming number of votes in support represents a clear statement by the international community that this situation is unacceptable and should be condemned."

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

  • The Foreign Secretary has welcomed the overwhelming support for the UN resolution on the human rights situation in Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague said: "The widespread and systematic human rights violations being committed by the Syrian regime and its militia are absolutely appalling and deserve the strongest condemnation."

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

  • The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Dutch Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans

    The Foreign Secretary and the Dutch Foreign Minister discussed the situation in Gaza, the broader Middle East Peace Process and Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Written Ministerial Statement on HM Coroner’s verdict on the death of Mr Alan McMenemy

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on the case of the five British hostages who were kidnapped from the Ministry of Finance in Baghdad in May 2007.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons on the Palestinian resolution at the UN General Assembly

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated parliament on discussions that the Government has had with the Palestinian leadership, and how the Government intends to proceed regarding the Palestinian resolution at the UN.

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

  • Women and girls: Millions to access justice against violence

    British aid to help millions of women and girls access better justice and support against violence

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

  • Justine Greening: Eliminating violence against women and girls

    Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls at an event hosted by the Associate Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security and the Gender and Development Network.

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

  • The UK welcomes the success of Sierra Leone's elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds has commended the Sierra Leoneans for their commitment to international standards and efficient running of the elections. The Minister has also congratulated President Koroma on his re-e…

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

  • Science key to reducing impacts of future natural hazards in developing countries

    Report shows that death and destruction are not the inevitable consequences of natural hazards.

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

  • Disasters: Using science to reduce the impacts of natural hazards

    Using science to reduce the effects of future natural hazards such as floods, droughts and earthquakes must be stepped up aa new Foresight report published today.

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

  • 1st Royal Tank Regiment takes part in homecoming parade in Glasgow

    The people of Glasgow turned out in force on Saturday to welcome home around 100 soldiers from D Squadron of the 1st Royal Tank Regiment (1 RTR).

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We must shatter the culture of impunity for those who use rape and sexual violence as a weapon of war and shift the balance of shame away from survivors to the perpetrators of this crim…

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

  • Anglo-Korean Society Dinner

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has talked about the UK and the Republic of Korea's close cooperation on international security, climate change and prosperity.

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

  • Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI)

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has urged the Bahraini Government to implement the remaining BICI recommendations. He said: "We are concerned by some of the recent decisions taken by the Bahraini Government, parti…

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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 Office Minister visit to Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds said: “During my visit, I met the three leaders in the region, to underline the importance of joint efforts to build a sustainable peace in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.&…

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

  • DFID research: Extending the discourse: the new DRUSSA app

    DRUSSA has developed a new app which allows the user access to information on Research Uptake Management when and where they need it.

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

  • Injured troops set for Dakar rally

    Injured troops have met the media ahead of their departure for Peru in a bid to become the first disabled team to complete the Dakar rally.

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

  • Minister for Africa comments after meeting with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, arrived in Kigali today for meetings following the joint communiqué agreed by Presidents Museveni, Kagame and Kabila yesterday in Uganda.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister has commented on the ceasefire in Gaza and Southern Israel

    Following the announcement of a ceasefire to end hostilities in Gaza and Southern Israel, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt gave a series of interviews whilst on a visit to the region.

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