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  • David Cameron: UK support to clear landmines in Libya

    UK aid will help protect people in Libya from the threat of deadly landmines, allowing them to return safely to their homes and businesses

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: Why the Arab Spring matters for Britain and beyond

    Andrew Mitchell's speech at Chatham House looked at why the UK is supporting the rise of democracy in the region, 12 September 2011.

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

  • DFID research: Rethinking business and politics in Ethiopia: The role of EFFORT, the Endowment Fund for the Rehabilitation of Tigray

    The Africa Power and Politics Programme (APPP) has released Research report 2, by Sarah Vaughan and Mesfin Gebremichael.

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

  • New strategy to help build stability overseas

    A new strategy published today outlines how the UK will help to stop serious conflict taking hold in unstable countries

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

  • South Sudan: a new country for Africa

    Today South Sudan marks its independence to become the world's newest country.

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

  • New four year plan to support the Palestinian people

    Britain has set out how it plans to tackle poverty in the Occupied Palestinian Territories over the next four years

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

  • Arab Partnership offers new opportunities for Middle East

    The Prime Minister today announced further UK support for economic and political reform in the Middle East and North Africa.

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

  • Growing poppies instead of opium in Afghanistan

    How improved security and agricultural support from the UK is helping Afghan farmers to move away from growing poppies to more sustainable crops

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  • Mitchell visits Sudan with US and Norwegian ministers

    Three countries pledge their continuing commitment to Sudan, both north and south, and their support for the development of two economically viable and peaceful states.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell meets Chair of African Union Commission

    International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, meets Chairperson of the African Union Commission, discusses Libya, Ivory Coast, Liberia situations

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

  • UK hosts conference on Libya

    London Conference on 29 March to discuss the situation in Libya with allies and partners

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

  • UK support to strengthen civil service in Afghanistan

    International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell today announced UK support to an innovative programme which will help the Afghan Government…

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

  • DFID research: Working with the Grain? Rethinking African Governance

    Working with the Grain? Rethinking African Governance.

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

  • Tackling conflict and insecurity

    Nine out of ten of the poorest countries in the world are affected by conflict or instability.

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes Southern Sudan referendum result

    Prime Minister David Cameron's statement following the result of the referendum in Southern Sudan.

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

  • Joint Statement by the Witnesses of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

    Joint Statement by the Witnesses of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement regarding conclusion of the Southern Sudan referendum.

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

  • PM statement on the outcome of the referendum on Southern Sudan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a statement on the outcome of the referendum on Southern Sudan.

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

  • Britain set to increase aid to Somalia

    Britain is set to triple aid efforts in Somalia in a bid to tackle the deep-rooted humanitarian and political crisis that has driven thousands into war, extremism and piracy.

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

  • Children in Africa get access to computers this Christmas

    DFID's work with Digital Links on recycling old computers and digital education materials to help schools and hospitals in Africa.

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

  • DFID Research: Leaning about democracy from developing countries

    Workshop gives local government and civil society leaders the opportunity to share their experiences of participation and local democracy

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