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Speaking from New York, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, commented on the agreement by the Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Sudan and South Sudan.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke following reports of a potential confrontation between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.
Stephen O'Brien travelled to Darfur to see how UK aid is helping to bring security and justice to the region
The UK has called for an immediate halt to the continuing violence in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile State in Sudan.
Foreign Secretary William Hague "gravely concerned at reports that South Sudan intends to shut down its oil production, and at Sudan’s earlier decision to seize South Sudanese oil".
The Sudan Troika (UK, US and Norway) have welcomed discussions between Sudan and South Sudan on transitional financial arrangements and commercial oil fees.
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."
Stephen O'Brien condemns the ongoing violence in Darfur.
Thousands of Southern Sudanese risk being caught in a humanitarian crisis, Stephen O’Brien warned today
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: “I am disappointed that Malawi hosted President Bashir of Sudan today (14th October) in defiance of International Criminal Court arrest warrants for war crimes, crimes against humani…
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "I call on the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Blue Nile immediately to halt all fighting"
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament on developments in Sudan and South Sudan.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed President Bashir's announcement of a two week ceasefire in Southern Kordofan state and called on the Sudan People's Liberation Movement to follow suit.
The UK has welcomed the signing of an agreement between the Government of Sudan and Liberation and Justice Movement.
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I continue to call on all parties to agree an immediate cessation of hostilities."
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "This is a positive step towards peace in Abyei, and towards full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. ".
Sudan, Libya and Refugees were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.
"I remind the Government of Sudan of their obligation to protect civilians and call on all parties to cease hostilities immediately."
In a statement today, Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham urged forces on both sides to cease all hostilities.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Government of Sudan to quickly negotiate a peaceful solution to the situation in Abyei.
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