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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Libyan Prime Minister's visit to the UK

    On Friday 25 May Libyan Prime Minister Abdurahim El-Keib concluded a two-day visit to the UK, his first since taking office last year.

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

  • UK and Libya agreement on open government

    The UK and Libya will work together to develop a modern and reliable communications infrastructure in Libya, spreading the practice of open government.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister strengthens ties during visit to Libya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt yesterday concluded a successful two day visit to Libya – his second in six months.

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

  • Full UK visa service resumes in Libya

    The UK has announced the re-opening of a full visa service in Libya, after the service closed in February 2011.

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

  • Making Misrata safer with MAG: clearing unexploded ordnance in Libya

    How a British charity is helping communities recover from conflict

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  • Foreign Secretary welcomes reports of the arrest of former Libyan intelligence chief

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for Abdullah Al-Senussi to face trial and all involved to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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

  • Podcast marks International Women’s Day

    The fourth in our human rights series focuses on women in Libya. It features Sara Maziq, the co-founder of the Libyan Civil Society Organisation and Women 4 Libya, and Elham Saudi, co-founder and Director of Lawyers for Just…

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

  • War graves damaged in Libya

    Over 200 headstones and the Cross of Remembrance in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery in Benghazi were deliberately damaged on 24 and 26 February.

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

  • Reaffirming the UK's commitment to Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced further UK support for Libya, a year on from the uprising.

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

  • Situation in Libya - latest updates

    The UK's response to the humanitarian situation in Libya

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

  • Libyan Election law published

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the publication of the Libyan Election law is another "important step in Libya's transition".

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Libyan Culture Minister

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt and Dr Atia Lawgali discussed the development of civil society during their meeting on 7 Feb.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Libyan Interior Minister

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met the Libyan Interior Minister Fawzy Abdilal, who is making his first visit to the UK since his appointment at the end of November 2011.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: increasing political pressure on Colonel Gaddafi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the political situation in Libya, including the UN sanctions agreed last night while speaking to the BBC on 27 February.

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

  • "Freedom is still flowering in the Arab Spring"

    Marking the first anniversary of the Arab Spring, Foreign Secretary William Hague has written about developments in an article published today.

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

  • Consular work in 2011: Nick's story

    As Deputy Head of Mission in Tripoli at the start of the uprising, Nick Latta played a crucial role in the evacuation of British nationals in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes lifting of sanctions on Libyan banks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the lifting of sanctions marks another significant moment in Libya's transition.

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

  • Rebuilding Libya: opportunities for British business

    Speech given by Stephen Green at the Rebuilding Libya: Opportunities for British Business event in December 2011.

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

  • A new partnership between the UK and Libya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt completed a three day visit to Libya on 8 December. The first visit by a UK Minister since the formation of the new Libyan Government.

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

  • Human rights in Libya - Abu Saleem prison

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt visited the ruin of Abu Saleem prison where 1200 prisoners were shot dead on Qadhafi's orders in 1996.

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