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In Syria
  • London 11 Statement on Presidential elections in Syria

    “London 11” core group statement says elections organised by Asad regime would be parody of democracy

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

  • UK makes £3m contribution to Syrian Recovery Fund

    William Hague and Justine Greening announce a £3million boost to the Syria Recovery Trust Fund.

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

  • Baroness Warsi welcomes conclusions of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 25th Session today with important resolutions on Sri Lanka, DPRK, Iran, Syria and Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for immediate action on humanitarian crisis in Syria

    William Hague calls on Assad regime to provide immediate humanitarian access to 9.3m people in need in Syria.

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

  • UK pledges redoubled efforts to end the Syrian conflict and alleviate humanitarian suffering

    William Hague and Justine Greening issue joint statement ahead of third anniversary of the start of the Syria conflict on Saturday 15 March.

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

  • Voices of the women of Syria

    On International Women's Day the Foreign Secretary invites three Syrian women activists to describe what the revolution means to them.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • Human Rights Council Intervention

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about Syria, North Korea, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Preventing Sexual violence in Conflict at the UN HRC.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Parliament on Ukraine, Syria and Iran

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and Syria and relations with Iran.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN Resolution on aid to Syria

    William Hague says UN Resolution will help ensure vital humanitarian aid reaches millions of Syrians.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned at lack of progress in Syria talks

    The Foreign Secretary has described the failure to establish a new round of Geneva talks as a 'serious setback'.

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

  • Canada-UK Joint Declaration Refreshed

    Foreign Secretary & Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister take part in second annual meeting to review & refresh the Canada-UK Joint Declaration.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets German Foreign Minister

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague's statement about his meeting with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister of Germany, in London.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for urgent progress on Syrian humanitarian crisis

    As talks reach end of first round, William Hague says plight of the Syrian people must be urgent priority.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with French Foreign Minister

    UK-France Summit discussions between Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on key issues Syria, Africa, Ukraine and EU.

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

  • Gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on gifting of search and rescue equipment to Syrian civil defence teams.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Geneva Conference on Syria

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague statement to the Montreux Peace talks on Syria.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy report 2012 - Syria

    The use of indiscriminate weapons, such as ‘barrel bombs’ dropped from Russian-made aircraft, has led to considerable numbers of civilian deaths and widespread suffering.

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

  • Update on countries featured in Human Rights and Democracy Report

    The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Syrian opposition vote on Geneva II

    The Foreign Secretary welcomes Syrian National Coalition’s participation in the Geneva II talks starting on 22 January.

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