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Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt sends his deepest condolences to the family of David Mockett.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
New emergency humanitarian support from the UK will help to tackle rapidly worsening conditions in Yemen.
Leaders of five European countries including UK Prime Minister David Cameron have signed a statement following President Saleh's departure from Yemen.
A joint statement on Yemen has been signed with the French President, German Chancellor and the Italian and Spanish Prime Ministers.
Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed his visit to Benghazi and the situation in Yemen in an interview with the BBC on 5 June
The security situation has deteriorated since negotiations between the President and the opposition broke down on 22 May.
In light of the latest escalations and rapidly deteriorating security situation Foreign Secretary William Hague urges British Nationals to leave Yemen immediately.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the violence in Yemen on 29 May.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the violence in Yemen, and reiterated the UK's call to President Saleh to sign the peace agreement offered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has expressed the UK's regret at the continued refusal by President Saleh to sign the peace agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The first delivery of British aid to help thousands of children in Yemen avoid hunger and malnutrition has reached the north of the country.
Following reports that international diplomats are being held in the UAE Embassy in Sana'a by armed loyalists a Foreign Office spokesperson said:
Britain is to supply new emergency aid to help tackle a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, saving thousands of children’s lives.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed rising violence when he met UN Special Envoy to Yemen Jamal Benomar today in London.
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt discussed the situation in Yemen with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the United Arab Emirates Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has reiterated the importance of efforts to resolve political deadlock in Yemen.
Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the Yemeni security forces' violence against demonstrators in Taiz, Hodeida and Sana'a in Yemen.
Given the situation on the ground, it will be very difficult for the British Government to provide consular assistance in the event of a further breakdown of law and order and increased violent civil disorder.
"Violence only undermines the opportunities for dialogue between the parties in Yemen."
The Foreign Secretary described the violence used against protesters in Sana’a and elsewhere in Yemen as unacceptable.
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