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Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to UN, at the Security Council Briefing on UNDOF/Golan Heights
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Statement by Ambassador Jonathan Allen, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria
Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the Middle East Peace Process
The Foreign Secretary and the International Development Secretary have released a joint statement on the fourth anniversary of the intervention by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition into the Yemen conflict.
Writing in Politico, the Foreign Secretary says the UK’s relationship with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates helps us influence their leaders.
Writing in the Sunday Times, the Foreign Secretary reflects on the fall of Daesh, and why the fight to tackle its poisonous ideology continues.
A statement from Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt to announce that the final Daesh territory has now been liberated.
The UK welcomed the GNA's commitment to the Council, but highlighted concerns regarding abuses against migrants and reinforced the importance of the UN-led political process in promoting peace in Libya.
The UK welcomed progress and highlighted its concerns regarding the human rights situations in Georgia, the Maldives, Afghanistan and Libya.
Statement by Stephen Hickey, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on the 1540 Committee (Non-proliferation)
The UK expressed its concern with the deteriorating human rights, humanitarian and security situation in Mali, and urged Mali to tackle violence against women & girls.
The government envoys to Syria of France, Germany, UK and US have released a statement on the 8th anniversary of the Syrian conflict.
The UK welcomed Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of the UK's UPR recommendation, but expressed concern with Saudi Arabia's overall human rights record.
The UK highlighted concerns of violations and abuses in several countries, including the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the human rights situation in Venezuela.
The UK thanked the Commission for its latest updates, but raised concerns regarding arbitrary detention and restrictions to humanitarian access.
The UK raised its concerns regarding the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, as well as the deteriorating right to freedom of expression and media freedom.
Hamsatu Allamin and Visaka Dharmadasa explain how they are working to bring peace and reconciliation in their local communities.
The UK highlighted its commitment to support those facing persecution because of their religion or beliefs and encouraged all partners to tackle the sale of children.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has visited Yemen as part of a wider tour of the Gulf.
The UK, France, Italy and US reiterate support for credible and secure elections in Libya.
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