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Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the UN Security Council Presidential Statement on Syria and calls on President Assad’s regime to end its violence and to allow genuine political reform.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the new round of EU sanctions against the Assad regime in Syria.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said that attack against civilians in Hama "has no justification"
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "We will continue to seek support for a UN Security Council Resolution calling for an end to the violence."
Head of Near East and North African Department reiterated the UK’s condemnation of the attacks on the French and US Embassies in Damascus.
Minister Alistair Burt says Syrian authorities have failed to discharge their responsibility under international law to protect diplomatic missions.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK has made clear that President Assad must reform or step aside.
FCO spokesperson on meeting between Syrian Ambassador Dr Sami Khiyami and FCO Middle East Director Christian Turner.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said the EU sanctions sent a further clear and unambiguous message to the Syrian authorities.
It is highly unlikely the British Embassy will be able to provide a normal consular service in the event of a further breakdown in law and order. British nationals should leave now by commercial means while these are still o…
The Foreign Secretary William Hague responds to President Assad's speech today.
Following the conclusion of the 17th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the Council's work on a number of key issues including human rights in Libya, Syria and Bela…
“The situation is very serious and an example of unacceptable behaviour by the Syrian government”, said Foreign Secretary William Hague.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has issued a statement following the ongoing violence in Syria.
"I again call on the Government of Syria to meet all its human rights obligations and uphold political freedoms, equal access to justice and the rule of law" said Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt.
Foreign Office Political Director Sir Geoffrey Adams called on Syria to stop the killing of innocent protestors immediately and to release all political prisoners.
Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on EU’s political agreement to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 14 individuals in Syria.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes EU and UN Human Rights Council action against Syria
The UK has delivered a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council Special Session on Syria.
Foreign Office Permanent Under Secretary Simon Fraser summoned Syrian Ambassador Dr Sami Khiyami to the Foreign Office on 26 April.
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