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  • Operations in Libya to continue as long as necessary

    Following yesterday's announcement by Libya's National Transitional Council that the country has now been fully liberated, UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said that NATO operations there will continue for as …

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

  • Prime Minister & Foreign Secretary on the death of Qadhafi

    PM David Cameron says people in Libya have an even greater chance now of building themselves a strong and democratic future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has officially re-opened the British Embassy in Tripoli, and appointed a new Ambassador, Sir John Jenkins.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya

    Sir John Jenkins KCMG, LVO has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Libya.

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

  • RAF strikes more targets in Sirte

    RAF aircraft have struck further targets in Sirte and Bani Walid over recent days as NATO continues operations over Libya to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973.

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

  • Update on medical assistance to injured Libyans

    FCO Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt said more Libyan patients expected to arrive in the UK over the next week.

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

  • Minister for Trade and Investment visits Tripoli to discuss the UK’s role in rebuilding Libya

    Lord Green: "Getting the Libyan economy up and running is a crucial factor in achieving political progress and stability."

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

  • RAF Typhoons return from Libya operations

    After six months and one day supporting the UK mission over Libya as part of Operation ELLAMY, RAF Typhoons have left Gioia del Colle in Italy and returned to the UK.

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

  • First Libyan casualty for treatment arrives in the UK

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt wishes young schoolboy injured by grenade well for his recovery.

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

  • Libya and the Arab Spring shows the UN needs a new way of working not just united in condemnation, but united in action.

    Prime Minister's first speech to the UN General Assembly - Thursday 22nd September 2011

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

  • "The task is to get on with creating an open, democratic and inclusive Libya"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed the situation in Libya ahead of the Friends of Libya meeting at the UN General Assembly on 20 September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement following UN Security Council's resolution vote on Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "Today's votes show the international community's recognition of and confidence in the new Libyan authorities."

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

  • Prime Minister visits Libya to offer aid and support to new government

    Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Nicolas Sarkozy today met with members of the National Transitional Council (NTC).

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces change to travel advice for Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced changes to the Libya travel advice in light of the improving security situation.

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

  • David Cameron: UK support to clear landmines in Libya

    UK aid will help protect people in Libya from the threat of deadly landmines, allowing them to return safely to their homes and businesses

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

  • Libyan dinar banknotes arrive in Libya

    UK Special Representative to Libya Dominic Asquith has announced that Libyan dinar banknotes valuing 1 billion dinars arrived in Libya from the UK on 7 September.

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

  • UK Special Representative to Libya Arrives in Tripoli

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain has re-established a diplomatic mission in Tripoli.

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

  • "The future of Libya belongs to its people"

    Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement to Parliament on the latest situation in Libya after co-chairing the Paris Conference on Libya last week.

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

  • Statement on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement to the House of Commons on the latest situation in Libya.

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

  • Libya, Syria and the Middle East on the agenda for EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs - the "Gymnich" on 2-3 September in Sopot, Poland.

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