David Ashley
Biography
David Ashley is the British Ambassador to South Sudan. He took up his appointment in January 2025.
Prior to taking up his current role, David was the British Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros.
He had previously served as Deputy High Commissioner in Bangladesh, and has also had postings in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Serbia, as well as working to secure UK ratification of the International Criminal Court, and as Deputy Head of FCDO’s Near East Department in London.
Before becoming a diplomat, David worked on human rights for the United Nations in Cambodia and for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Croatia.
He holds degrees in history from Cambridge University and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. In his personal capacity, he is a Trustee of the UK’s Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
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British Ambassador to South Sudan
The Ambassador represents His Majesty The King and the UK government in the country to which they are appointed. They are responsible for the direction and work of the embassy and its consulates, including political work, trade and investment, press and cultural relations, and visa and consular services.