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In Sudan
  • Troika welcomes agreements between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway welcome agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and urge rapid implementation.

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

  • The UK’s commitment to Darfur

    International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone's comments following a meeting with the Chairman of the Darfur Regional Authority, Dr Tijani Sissi

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

  • FCO Minister calls on Chad to arrest Sudanese President

    Mark Simmonds has called on the Government of Chad to meet its international obligations and arrest President Bashir of Sudan.

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

  • Opening of first Sudanese Film Festival

    Khartoum holds first ever film festival for Sudanese-made films.

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

  • UK-funded training for the Sudan National Human Rights Commission

    British Ambassador Dr Peter Tibber has opened the UK-funded training for the Sudan National Human Rights Commission.

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

  • UK International Development Minister visits Sudan

    Lynne Featherstone has concluded her three day visit to Sudan meeting representatives of the Sudanese government and visiting a number of UK-supported programmes in Darfur.

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

  • Sudan: Darfur still suffering ten years after conflict began

    Almost a third of the population of Darfur are still relying on food aid for survival ten years on from the beginning of the region’s conflict, International Development Minister, Lynne Featherstone, has said during a visit …

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Ministers urge progress between Sudan and South Sudan

    UK, US and Norway say that Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan must seize the opportunity for peace now.

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

  • Sudan: UK helps contain yellow fever outbreak

    Britain will support the vaccination of 2 million people in to help contain the worst yellow fever outbreak in 20 years.

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

  • "I congratulate Sudan and South Sudan on bringing these intensive weeks of negotiation to a positive outcome"

    Intervention delivered by UK Minister Mark Simmonds to the High Level Sudan / South Sudan Consultative Forum

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on attack on the compound housing German and British Embassies in Khartoum

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has confirmed that all UK and Sudanese staff at the British Embassy in Khartoum are safe and that no injuries were sustained.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress in talks between Sudan and South Sudan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed agreements between Sudan and South Sudan and called on both countries to redouble their efforts to resolve all remaining areas of difference.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister comments on demonstrations in Sudan

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has expressed concern at increasing restrictions on freedom of expression in Sudan following the demonstrations in Khartoum.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of British hostage in Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes the release of detained British national in Sudan

    A British national has been released from detention, following his arrest on the South Sudan border.

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

  • Foreign Minister welcomes AU peace plan for Sudan and South Sudan

    Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on the African Union Peace and Security Council communiqué outlining a peace plan between Sudan and South Sudan.

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

  • Foreign Minister condemns latest cross-border violence between Sudan and South Sudan

    Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "It is imperative for both Governments to come together and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue and avoid inflammatory rhetoric."

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

  • Minister welcomes order to withdraw South Sudanese troops from Heglig

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the news as an "important step" towards lowering tensions between the two countries.

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

  • FCO Minister calls for immediate halt to fighting between Sudan and South Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on reports of increased fighting in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan.

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