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In South Sudan
  • Minister for Africa calls for leadership in South Sudan talks

    Mark Simmonds calls for immediate ceasefire and lasting peace as South Sudan faces risk of famine.

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

  • EU condemns ceasefire violation in Nassir, South Sudan

    EU Heads of Mission in Juba express serious concerns about the attack on Nassir town and encourage the (Inter-Governmental Authority on Development) IGAD Monitoring and Verification Mechanism to report on violations.

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

  • Update on the situation in South Sudan

    Minister Mark Simmonds updates the House on the situation in South Sudan and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.

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

  • Lynne Featherstone: South Sudan - a country on the brink of famine

    Address by the Development Minister at the South Sudan Humanitarian Conference in Oslo, announcing additional UK aid and calling on all parties to commit to ceasefire, talks and unfettered humanitarian access.

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

  • Featherstone: New British aid package for South Sudan

    Britain announces £60 million to help those affected by one of the world's worst humanitarian crises

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes South Sudan peace agreement

    Minister for Africa welcomes agreement but expresses grave concerns over human rights violations and continued fighting.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns continued violence in South Sudan

    FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds condemns killings in Bentiu and Bor, South Sudan.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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

  • UK to provide seeds and fishing kits to avoid starvation in South Sudan

    Vital support to help farmers affected by conflict before the rainy season begins.

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

  • British Embassy underlines support for UNMISS and calls for better humanitarian access in South Sudan

    The following press statement was issued on 28 March by US, United Kingdom, Norway, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada missions, and European Union delegation in South Sudan.

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

  • 2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security

    William Hague's speech on receiving the ‘2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns ceasefire violation in South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds condemns recent fighting in Malakal as a serious violation of the Cessation of Hostilities.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets South Sudanese Foreign Minister

    Minister for Africa urges rapid progress on political talks in South Sudan, investigation into human rights abuses and outlines UK support.

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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

  • UK provides airlift support to UN Mission in South Sudan

    An RAF C-17 containing emergency blast wall protection for the UN Mission in South Sudan has today been deployed to Juba.

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

  • Statement by Ambassador Tim Morris, UK Envoy to South Sudan peace talks

    UK Envoy Tim Morris welcomed progress between parties to the conflict in South Sudan, on behalf of Troika Envoys from Norway, the UK and US.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes signing of ceasefire agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreement to cessation of hostilities between South Sudanese Government and opposition fighters.

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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

  • Fighting continues in South Sudan

    Conflict persists in South Sudan as the Addis Ababa peace negotiations continue to strive for an agreed cessation of hostilities. The UK warns against all travel to South Sudan.

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