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  • UK urges Lao authorities to investigate disappearance of community leader

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has expressed concern about the disappearance of community leader Sombath Somphone in Vientiane, Laos.

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

  • DFID research: Defending the Longitudinal Panel in Nepal

    Rachel Slater, Research Director of SLRC, has written a new blog outlining the logistical and social challenges of longitudinal studies.

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

  • Ethiopia Peace and Development programme

    Response to reports in The Guardian and Daily Telegraph about the Ethiopia Peace and Development programme

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

  • Prime Minister's call with the Somali President

    "The leaders confirmed that the UK and Somali governments will co-host an international conference on Somalia on 7 May in the UK."

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns killing of Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia

    Alistair Burt reiterates UK’s opposition to the death penalty as a matter of principle

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the crisis in Syria and set out further UK action in the coming weeks.

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

  • UK hosts conference on Syrian-led political transition

    UK meeting aims to galvanise international support for Syrian-led transition to a stable democratic country

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

  • Libya operation recognition for Naval Air Squadron personnel

    Royal Navy personnel from 815 Naval Air Squadron have received medals for their part in the NATO-led Libya operation in 2011.

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

  • New livelihoods bring hope for women in Somalia

    Innovative soap and jewellery production creates homegrown businesses in the region

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  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 8 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Uprating Bill, elderly care costs and Northern Ireland in this briefing session.

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

  • 2013 should be ‘year of peace’ for people in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary says 2013 offers new opportunities to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by negotiation, he reaffirms UK’s support for a political transition in Syria.

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

  • Minister “dismayed” at verdict in Bahraini activists’ appeal

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt, has called on Bahrain to guarantee its citizens’ fundamental liberties.

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

  • Aid commitments: Britain sets out pledges for UK aid

    Britain has today set out its commitments on international development over the next two years of government.

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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 deeply concerned by conflict in Burma

    Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP expressed dismay today at the ongoing violence in Kachin state in Burma.

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

  • Ministers urge progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.

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

  • Foreign Office condemns persecution of religious minorities in Iran

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the re-arrest of Christian pastor in Iran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses progress in Somalia with Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met the Somali Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Fawzia Yusuf H. Adam today.

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

  • Civitas report on aid policy

    DFID response to the report on overseas aid by Civitas

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

  • What is the G8?

    G8 is a forum that brings together 8 global leaders to address international issues and tackle the most pressing global challenges.

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