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  • Aung San Suu Kyi praises UK aid in Burma

    Aung San Suu Kyi praised the work of DFID in Burma during a high-profile visit to a UK funded project on Tuesday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of political prisoners in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I am delighted to hear that a significant number of political prisoners in Burma have today been released, including 88 Generation and ethnic leaders."

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

  • Foreign Secretary chooses Burma as his first destination for 2012

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Burma on 5 and 6 January for talks with political leaders including President Thein Sein, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and representatives of ethnic minorities.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at his press conference in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague concludes first visit to Burma by a UK Foreign Secretary in over 50 years.

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

  • "If reforms continue we are ready to build a new relationship with Burma"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague writes about his historic visit to Burma on 5-6 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Burmese government in Naypyitaw

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on his meetings with the Burmese Government during his visit to Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN human rights resolutions on Iran, DPRK and Burma

    The UN General Assembly today voted in favour of the three human rights resolutions by a record majority of votes.

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

  • Andrew Mitchell meets Aung San Suu Kyi in Burma

    Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Aung San Suu Kyi, says International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell on historic visit to Burma.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of political prisoners in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the release of a number of political prisoners in Burma as an encouraging first step.

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

  • Livelihoods protected and lives rebuilt

    UK aid is at work in Burma, supporting families and protecting livelihoods

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  • Foreign Office screens 'This Prison Where I Live'

    This evening, the Foreign Office is showing the film telling the story of the political prisoner Zarganar, a fierce critic of the regime in Burma and its most popular comedian. You can follow the event live on Twitter via @F…

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

  • Foreign Office to screen human rights film 'This Prison Where I Live'

    On 15 September, the FCO will show the film telling the story of the political prisoner Zarganar, a fierce critic of the regime in Burma and its most popular comedian. Find out how to get your place and listen to our new hum…

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

  • UK statement on Burma

    The UK Government has welcomed the meeting between Aung San Suu Kyi and President Thein Sein on 19 August.

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

  • Burma: 23rd anniversary of student uprising

    Foreign Secretary William Hague marks the 23rd anniversary of the August 1988 student uprising in Burma

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

  • Foreign Secretary concerned by new restrictions placed on Aung San Suu Kyi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said Aung San Suu Kyi should be able to travel freely and without risk to her personal security.

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

  • Prime Minister offers birthday wishes to Aung San Suu Kyi

    David Cameron phoned Aung San Suu Kyi on her 66th birthday.

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

  • Burma - six months after Cyclone Giri: Rebuilding lives in Ohn Taw village

    Merlin was one of a number of local and international non governmental organisations supported by the UK government to bring much needed assistance to the survivors of Cyclone Giri which struck Burma Rakhine State in October.

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  • UK tackles malaria resistance in Burma

    Britain is leading the fight against malaria drug resistance through a project in Burma which is tackling issues around diagnosis, prescription of drugs and prevention.

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

  • Renewing Burma sanctions is the 'right decision at the right time'

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers voted to renew sanctions on Burma for a further 12 months.

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

  • Burma: six months after Cyclone Giri

    How Britain is helping Burmese people rebuild their lives

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