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In Yemen
  • British hostage freed in Yemen

    A British hostage has been released following a UAE military intelligence operation in Yemen.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Yemen Foreign Minister visits London

    FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood and UK Special Envoy Sir Alan Duncan meet Yemeni Foreign Minister to discuss the situation in Yemen.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Eid message from International Development Secretary Justine Greening

    Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening wishes Eid Mubarak to Muslims in Britain and across the world.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with President Rouhani of Iran: 16 July 2015

    David Cameron spoke to President Rouhani following the historic deal reached in Vienna over Iran’s nuclear programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM call with His Majesty the Sultan of Oman: 15 July 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to His Majesty the Sultan of Oman this evening.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK welcomes further humanitarian pause in Yemen conflict

    Minister for Middle East welcomes announcement of unconditional pause in Yemen conflict until end of Ramadan.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM meeting with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, 2 July 2015

    David Cameron met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today and discussed Syria, Iraq, ISIL, Yemen and Libya.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Justine Greening: Food crisis in Yemen could kill millions

    International Development Secretary announces new £40 million UK humanitarian support for people affected by ongoing conflict.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Justine Greening statement in response to UNHCR Global Trends report

    International Development Secretary comments on new UN refugee agency figures showing record number of people displaced by conflict.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns missile attack on Saudi Arabia from the border with Yemen

    Philip Hammond condemns missile attack on Saudi Arabia and urges parties to attend Geneva talks.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FCO Minister welcomes UN consultations intended to restore peace process in Yemen

    Minister Tobias Ellwood welcomes consultations intending to restore progress towards a political solution to the conflict in Yemen

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK welcomes humanitarian pause in Yemen conflict

    Tobias Ellwood welcomes the humanitarian pause to the ongoing conflict which began at 21:00 BST [23:00 local time] on 12 May.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK aid to help meet emergency humanitarian needs in Yemen

    Support will help those most affected by the conflict, by providing medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter.

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

  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan, 25 April 2015

    Prime Minister David Cameron met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan and discussed the situation in Yemen and Afghanistan.

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

  • UK welcomes appointment of new UN Special Envoy to Yemen

    UK welcomes appointment of Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as UN #Yemen Envoy & urges all parties to resume political talks

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

  • UK welcomes Saudi $274 million humanitarian donation for Yemen

    UK welcomes Saudi Arabia's $274m donation to the flash UN humanitarian appeal for Yemen, to provide urgently needed aid to Yemeni civilians.

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

  • PM call with Sultan Qaboos of Oman, 3 April 2015

    The Prime Minister spoke to Sultan Qaboos of Oman on the afternoon of Friday 3 April 2015.

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

  • PM call with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 27 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with His Majesty King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Saudi action in Yemen and the negotiations on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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

  • PM call with President Rouhani of Iran, 26 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with President Rouhani on the negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme, bilateral relations and Yemen.

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