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In South Sudan
  • Foreign Secretary supports regional efforts to end violence in South Sudan

    William Hague deplores continued violence in South Sudan and sends senior diplomat to support a political resolution.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls for dialogue in South Sudan

    William Hague urges all parties to engage in political dialogue and thanks Foreign Minister for help in evacuating British Nationals.

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

  • Third aircraft to assist British nationals leave South Sudan

    Plans for third and final UK-chartered aircraft for British nationals wishing to leave South Sudan.

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

  • Second FCO flight assists British nationals to leave South Sudan

    Second Foreign Office chartered RAF aircraft carrying British Nationals has left Juba.

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

  • RAF evacuates Britons from South Sudan

    RAF aircrew made a daring precision landing at an airfield in South Sudan to rescue British citizens fleeing turmoil in the African state.

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

  • UK to send second flight to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    Plans for UK aircraft to return to Juba to evacuate more British nationals wishing to leave.

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

  • UK aircraft en route to South Sudan to evacuate British nationals

    FCO confirm that a UK aircraft is on its way to Juba to evacuate British nationals who wish to leave.

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

  • South Sudan travel advice update

    Temporary withdrawal of some Embassy staff and dependants. British nationals who want to leave Juba should contact the FCO.

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

  • Minister for Africa calls for an end to hostilities in South Sudan

    FCO Minister for Africa calls for an end to hostilities in South Sudan and for leaders to resolve differences through political means.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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

  • British Ambassador to South Sudan at Govt-NGO Partnership Review

    British Ambassador to South Sudan Ian Hughes spoke at the South Sudan Government-NGO Partnership Review conference held in Juba on Tuesday, 19 November 2013.

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

  • The UK’s Partnership with Africa

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke to the Royal Africa Society about the UK's partnership with Africa.

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

  • FCO Minister for Africa visits South Sudan

    Mark Simmonds meets President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and pledges UK support to build peace and development.

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

  • DFID Research: Socio-economic realities in conflict affected situations

    The 2013 Human Security: Humanitarian Perspectives and Responses Conference took place last week in Istanbul.

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

  • Reaching out to every school pupil in South Sudan

    UK-aid funded textbook project sees every effort put in to ensure primary school students in even the remotest villages have access

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

  • Troika reaffirms support for peace in Sudan and South Sudan

    Statement issued jointly by British, Norwegian and United States Embassies in Juba and Khartoum

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

  • Minister for Africa urges restraint after dismissal of South Sudanese Government

    FCO urge peaceful response to dismissal of South Sudan government and rapid appointment of new ministers reflecting country’s diversity.

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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 April to June 2013.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council: 22 July

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has updated Parliament on the 22 July Foreign Affairs Council agenda.

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

  • G8 and developing countries will work together to make the use of natural resources more transparent

    The move will help poor people to benefit from their country’s oil, gas and mineral deposits

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