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Minister for Africa James Duddridge condemns ambush in Mali which left 9 UN peacekeepers dead: “such attacks are unjustifiable.”
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
UK deplores Israeli government decision to advance plans for settlement units in Givat Hamatos and urges them to reverse decision.
Tobias Ellwood MP condemns attack against civilians in Homs, killing over 45 people, mostly children, after two car bombs exploded outside a primary school.
Joint statement by Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, and Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemns violence in Yemen and calls for stability and political progress at a pivotal and dangerous moment.
Friends of Yemen meeting to take place in New York today, 24 September
The terrorist attack took place against the police near the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo.
The Prime Minister's Official Spokesperson answered questions on Scotland, the European Commission, the Middle East, climate and ISIL.
Foreign Secretary hails formation of Iraqi Government as important step in tackling threat from ISIL.
Foreign Secretary welcomes powerful international commitment to tackle ISIL and support Iraq.
UK deplores Israeli decision to expropriate land near Bethlehem and urges Israel to reverse the decision.
Tobias Ellwood welcomes strong UNSC statement on the conflict in the north of Yemen addressing both Houthi and AQAP actions.
Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood has made his first visit to Iraq.
Frank Baker has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq.
The Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, today welcomed the Egyptian brokered ceasefire.
Tobias Ellwood condemns attacks across Iraq that killed over 50 people and calls for inclusive government to fight terrorism
The government is increasing efforts to defeat ISIL terrorists, appointing Lieutenant General Sir Simon Mayall as Government Security Envoy.
Philip Hammond welcomes Prime Minister Maliki’s support for Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate, and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond welcomes five day extension of Gaza ceasefire and highlights need to tackle underlying issues.
Philip Hammond welcomes Dr Haider Al-Abadi’s nomination as Iraqi PM designate and calls for quick formation of inclusive government.
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