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Mark Simmonds calls for immediate ceasefire and lasting peace as South Sudan faces risk of famine.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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.
Minister Mark Simmonds updates the House on the situation in South Sudan and UK efforts to help resolve the conflict.
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.
Britain announces £60 million to help those affected by one of the world's worst humanitarian crises
Minister for Africa welcomes agreement but expresses grave concerns over human rights violations and continued fighting.
FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds condemns killings in Bentiu and Bor, South Sudan.
The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.
The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.
Vital support to help farmers affected by conflict before the rainy season begins.
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.
William Hague's speech on receiving the ‘2014 Hillary Clinton Prize for Women, Peace and Security’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC.
Mark Simmonds condemns recent fighting in Malakal as a serious violation of the Cessation of Hostilities.
Minister for Africa urges rapid progress on political talks in South Sudan, investigation into human rights abuses and outlines UK support.
UK-France Summit discussions between Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on key issues Syria, Africa, Ukraine and EU.
An RAF C-17 containing emergency blast wall protection for the UN Mission in South Sudan has today been deployed to Juba.
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.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes agreement to cessation of hostilities between South Sudanese Government and opposition fighters.
The Foreign Office has published reporting on 27 Countries of Concern. The quarterly updates cover October to December 2013.
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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