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Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has called on all parties to stop fighting and return to a political process following continued violence in the border regions of Sudan and South Sudan.
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Speaking from New York, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, commented on the agreement by the Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Sudan and South Sudan.
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke following reports of a potential confrontation between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.
Stephen O'Brien travelled to Darfur to see how UK aid is helping to bring security and justice to the region
Foreign Secretary William Hague "gravely concerned at reports that South Sudan intends to shut down its oil production, and at Sudan’s earlier decision to seize South Sudanese oil".
The Sudan Troika (UK, US and Norway) have welcomed discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on transitional financial arrangements and commercial oil fees.
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."
Thousands of Southern Sudanese risk being caught in a humanitarian crisis, Stephen O’Brien warned today
South Sudan joined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on 27 October after the country's Chargé d’Affaires signed the constitution at the Foreign Office in London.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament on developments in Sudan and South Sudan.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed President Bashir's announcement of a two week ceasefire in Southern Kordofan state and called on the Sudan People's Liberation Movement to follow suit.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the African Union and the people of South Sudan on a "historic day" as South Sudan is admitted to the African Union.
South Sudan, trade and Libya were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers this week.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament following South Sudan's secession from Sudan on 9 July.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken from Juba as the Republic of South Sudan formally secedes from Sudan and becomes an independent sovereign state.
Prime Minister David Cameron congratulated President Salva Kiir and the people of South Sudan on this "remarkable achievement".
Dr Alastair McPhail OBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.
Today South Sudan marks its independence to become the world's newest country.
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