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Writing in the Sunday Times, the Foreign Secretary reflects on the fall of Daesh, and why the fight to tackle its poisonous ideology continues.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
"Today marks a significant moment, but we should not forget the significant ongoing humanitarian crisis", says Penny Mordaunt
A statement from Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt to announce that the final Daesh territory has now been liberated.
Statement following President Trump’s comments on recognising Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Golan Heights.
Statement by Sir Alan Duncan following the annoucement of the resignation of President Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan.
The UK commended Georgia for its ongoing cooperation with the Council, but raised concerns regarding access to the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
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 the adoption of the resolution on combating intolerance, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief.
Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.
The British High Commission’s fourth annual GREAT Debate competition final was held in Islamabad on 16 March 2019.
Our votes today do not mean that we will hold back from voicing or raising concern about Israel’s actions when warranted. The UN and its member states have every right to address these grave matters in a measured, balanced a…
Statement on the the Human Rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic which remains a grave concern.
Ensuring Accountability and Justice for all Violations of International Law in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem
The UK reaffirmed its calls for the Council to maintain a focused approach to human rights and believes the Council is not the correct forum to discuss foreign debt.
The UK made clear its stance on resolution L.8, regarding human rights in Nicaragua, and urged all members to support it.
The UK delivered its draft resolution L.1, which seeks to continue the process of advancing peace, justice & reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
The UK welcomed progress and highlighted its concerns regarding the human rights situations in Georgia, the Maldives, Afghanistan and Libya.
The UK expressed its deep concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in North-West & South-West Cameroon, due to high levels of violence, and called on Cameroon to engage fully with OHCHR.
As part of the quarterly meeting of the land border security project, Ambassador Rampling affirmed that Lebanon and UK remain partners for stability.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has commented on the appeals judgment by the IRMCT in the case of Radovan Karadžić.
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