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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes changes to EU sanctions on Syria

    Changes to EU sanctions on Syria will allow supply of a greater range of equipment to help protect civilian life.

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

  • Assad regime bears overwhelming responsibility for Human Rights violations in Syria

    Foreign Secretary, William Hague, welcomes Commission of Inquiry report and calls for accountability in Syria

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

  • UK to contribute to ICC trust fund for victims of sexual violence

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the UK's efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict and the role of the G8 nations.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative: UK team of experts

    The Foreign Secretary outlines deployments for the UK team of experts working on preventing sexual violence in conflict situations.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt appalled by explosions at Aleppo University

    FCO Minister Alistair Burt: brutal attacks at Aleppo University highlight urgent need for political transition

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

  • FCO Minister answers questions on Syria via Twitter

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt answered your questions on Syria live via Twitter on 14 January.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the crisis in Syria and set out further UK action in the coming weeks.

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

  • UK hosts conference on Syrian-led political transition

    UK meeting aims to galvanise international support for Syrian-led transition to a stable democratic country

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

  • 2013 should be ‘year of peace’ for people in the Middle East

    Foreign Secretary says 2013 offers new opportunities to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by negotiation, he reaffirms UK’s support for a political transition in Syria.

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

  • FCO Minister appalled by killing of civilians at bakery in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemns shelling that killed over 60 people queuing for bread at a bakery in Halfaya, Syria .

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • UN report stark reminder of horrific human rights situation in Syria

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt: The UK will continue to support work of UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria to ensure accountability.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated parliament on the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.

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

  • UK condemns Palestinian refugee camp bombing in Damascus

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has condemned the attack by the Syrian regime which killed at least 20 people yesterday.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at Friends of the Syrian People meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has outlined the immediate responsibilities for the Friends of the Syrian People.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to attend Friends of Syria meeting in Marrakesh

    Representatives from over 130 countries and international organisations, will meet tomorrow for the fourth Friends of Syria meeting

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

  • Foreign Secretary met the King of Jordan

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan and the Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh.

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