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  • Human Rights and Democracy Report 2012 - Yemen

    In 2012 Yemen failed to meet its international human rights commitments in most areas, notably on juvenile execution and detention of political prisoners.

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

  • Gifting of non-lethal equipment to Syrian Opposition

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on providing non-lethal equipment to the Syrian opposition

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Somalia.

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

  • Foreign Secretary regrets departure of Palestinian Prime Minister

    Foreign Secretary praises the contribution of Dr Salam Fayyad and urges a return to negotiations on a two-state solution.

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

  • UN debate on role of International Criminal Justice in Reconciliation

    FCO responds to comments made in the UN General Assembly debate on the role of International Criminal Justice in Reconciliation on Wednesday.

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

  • Baroness Warsi to answer your questions on Bangladesh via twitter

    Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi will answer your questions on Bangladesh live via twitter on 18 April.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister makes first visit to Barbados

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds’ visit to Barbados this week will focus on prosperity and co-operation in security.

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

  • G8 support for Somalia

    G8 Foreign Ministers welcomed significant progress made in Somalia over the past 18 months on security, political transition and humanitarian conditions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting statement

    The G8 Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement following their meeting on 10 and 11 April 2013 in London.

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

  • G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague, Angelina Jolie and Zainab Hawa Bangura launch G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • UK announces additional funding to address conflict sexual violence

    At G8 Foreign Ministers’ meeting the UK announced further £10 million to tackle sexual violence in conflict & violence against women & girls

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Japanese Foreign Minister to London

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has met Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida in the margins of the G8 Meeting.

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

  • FCO welcomes Amnesty International work on abolition of death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has welcomed Amnesty International's report on the use of the death penalty.

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

  • British Ambassador Jonathan Allen: “Should I be an Optimist or a Pessimist for Bulgaria?"

    Ambassador’s reflections after a year in Bulgaria, delivered as a keynote speech at an event organised by the Atlantic Club Bulgaria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with Syrian opposition delegation

    Foreign Secretary meets delegation from Syrian National Coalition and Interim Government to discuss Syrian crisis and UK response.

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

  • FCO condemns death sentences in Iran for financial crimes

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt calls on Iran to commute death sentences of four men convicted of embezzlement

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

  • EU responds to DPRK Vienna Convention request

    EU Member States have today responded to the DPRK’s question on assistance in case of conflict.

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

  • Arab Partnership: Call for proposals for Egypt

    The Arab Partnership is opening a call for proposals for Egypt.

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

  • Death of former Prime Minister Lady Thatcher

    The Prime Minister David Cameron and the Foreign Secretary William Hague express their condolences.

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