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The British High Commission in Rwanda maintains and develops relations between the UK and Rwanda.
The British Embassy Office in Bujumbura represents the UK government in Burundi.
UK Special Envoy to the African Great Lakes, Danae Dholakia, calls on Burundian government to protect prisoners’ human rights and stop abuses.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon welcomes the conclusions of the 39th Session of the UN Human Rights Council on 28 September 2018.
Activity in 2018 by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and its diplomatic network to defend human rights and promote democracy worldwide.
Countries at risk of Ebola will receive extra UK aid support to help stop the deadly disease from spreading, International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announced today (Monday 19 August).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK Special Envoy to the Great Lakes, Danae Dholakia, calls on Burundi to deliver on its commitments and participate fully in dialogue.
The UK delivered a statement on the findings of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
List of English-speaking medical facilities for British nationals in Burundi.
UK's Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French urges the Government of Burundi to fufil their obligation to protect human rights and to hold perpetrators to account.
The UK remains concerned about the human rights situation in Burundi, and asked the OHCHR how the Government of Burundi can ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2020.
Minister’s trip will focus on preventing sexual violence, supporting refugees and conflict prevention in the region.
The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 36th Session today with important resolutions on Burundi, Yemen, Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the death penalty.
The UK's International Human Rights Ambassador delivered this statement during the Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi.
James Heappey visited Somalia and travelled to Kenya, Uganda and Burundi – all major contributors to the African Union mission in Somalia.
List of English-speaking lawyers and notaries for British nationals in Burundi.
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen at the Security Council briefing on Burundi
Statement by David Clay, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on UNOCA
International Development Secretary comments on new UN refugee agency figures showing record number of people displaced by conflict.
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