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  • Foreign Office Minister on situation in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt condemned intimidation and arrest of human rights defenders, lawyers and journalists.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister concerned about situation in Egypt

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that if the Government has anything to do with the violence then it should be "stopped and stopped instantly".

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

  • Foreign Office announces a second charter plane to Egypt

    The Foreign Office will charter a second plane for British Nationals. The plane will depart from Cairo on Saturday, and will supplement existing commercial services.

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

  • Situation in Egypt and the impact on the region

    In his video blog this week, Foreign Secretary William Hague speaks about the situation in Egypt and its impact on the region and the Middle East Peace Process.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses ongoing concern over Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the intimidation and harassment of journalists as unacceptable and disturbing.

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

  • "We are watching with utmost concern the deteriorating situation in Egypt"

    The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain have issued a statement on the situation calling for a transition process to a broad-based Government to start now.

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

  • Prime Minister condemns violence in Egypt

    Prime Minister David Cameron called for an end to the violence describing the scenes in Cairo as "despicable" and said they should not be repeated.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on violence in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that real and visible change, needs to take place, and needs to begin now.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces charter plane to Cairo, Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced a charter plane for British nationals in Cairo to supplement the commercial flight capacity provided by British airlines to assist British nationals return to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Office on latest developments in Egypt

    Spokesperson says Foreign Office will study President Mubarak's proposals to the Egyptian people.

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

  • EU Foreign Ministers discuss situation in Egypt

    The EU Foreign Ministers urge the Egyptian authorities to seek a peaceful and constructive way forward based on a serious and open dialogue with all political forces.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister updates Parliament on the situation in Egypt

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has updated Parliament on the consular and political situation in Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on situation in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed his deep concern about the ongoing violence in Egypt and emphasised the need for peaceful reform.

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

  • Foreign Secretary calls on President Mubarak to listen to legitimate grievances of Egyptian people

    "We remain deeply concerned about the level of violence we have witnessed over the past few days."

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

  • Foreign Secretary on protests in Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed concern at the violence surrounding today’s protests, calling for all involved to refrain from violence.

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

  • Foreign Secretary William Hague changes travel advice to parts of Egypt

    In light of the ongoing demonstrations in Egypt we have carefully reviewed our advice and now advise against all but essential travel to parts of Egypt.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister 'deeply saddened' by attack on church in Egypt

    An explosion killed and injured worshippers at a church in the northern city of Alexandria yesterday.

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

  • Concern about Egyption Elections

    The UK and the International community express concern about the Parliamentary elections in Egypt on 28 November and 5 December.

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

  • British Foreign Secretary William Hague visits Cairo

    Ahead of his arrival in Egypt, Mr Hague said: “This will be my first visit to Cairo as Foreign Secretary. Egypt is a key regional and international partner".

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Egypt. While there he is encouraging parties to take the steps needed to resume direct talks on the Middle East Peace Process.

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