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The UK expressed concerned with the continued violence in the Central African Republic, but commended the government’s efforts in bringing perpetrators of crimes to account.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The UK called on Russia to allow international monitoring organisations access to illegally annexed Crimea and immediately release all political prisoners.
UK aid will help media experts, charities, the private sector and academics, to pioneer new approaches to keeping media outlets free and independent.
The UK welcomed the cooperation of the DRC authorities, but remains concerned that investigations into serious crimes have not been balanced and urged authorities to combat impunity.
The UK welcomed the progress made in agreeing a transition to civilian led government in Sudan, but stressed the need for accountability for the attacks on peaceful protestors.
The UK thanked the Special Rapporteur for her visit to the UK as well as her report, and emphasised the UK’s continued support for her mandate.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt thanked Bishop Mounstephen for his report about Foreign & Commonwealth Office support for persecuted Christians.
A report commissioned by the Foreign Secretary into Foreign Office support for persecuted Christians calls for government to implement bold recommendations.
The package of £18 million over 3 years will support freedom of expression and strengthen independent media.
The UK welcomed Cambodia’s support for their UPR recommendation to protect victims of trafficking and forced labour; but called for the release of all political prisoners.
The UK remains deeply concerned by widespread human rights violations and abuses linked to the conflict in Yemen and urges all parties to engage with the Special Envoy.
The UK expressed disappointment that none of our recommendations were supported, but are encouraged by Eritrea’s acceptance of recommendations on promoting freedom of religion or belief.
The UK expressed deep concern in the deteriorating human rights situation in Venezuela and urged the regime to allow access to international humanitarian aid.
The United Kingdom and Canada will co-host the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London on 10 and 11 July 2019.
The FCO 2019 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) film competition is open for entries.
The UK is encouraged by Afghanistan’s commitment to tackling violence against women and modern slavery, and urge Afghanistan to implement its commitments.
The UK took the opportunity to discuss China, Iran, Chechnya, the DPRK, Yemen, Egypt, Libya and Venezuela.
The UK reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights in Myanmar and called on the government to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur.
The UK called upon the government of Burundi to remove restrictions on political space and enable an independent media environment.
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