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The UK’s Minister of State for the Middle East has urged the Iranian regime to end the surge in executions, following a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Lord Ahmad travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 22 June for his first visit to the country as Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa.
UK announces new sanctions holding perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict to account.
UK funding for vulnerable Syrians and the region reaches almost £200 million this year.
Minister of State for the Middle East Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon will set out the UK's work to eradicate Daesh and support those affected by its terrorism.
The UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme (ETA) will cost just £10, making travel to Britain cheaper and easier for visitors from the Gulf and Jordan.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad will visit India from 27 to 31 May to accelerate science and technology ties.
Statement by Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UN Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians.
The UK and Morocco held the 5th UK-Morocco Higher Education Commission on 10 May.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has completed a fruitful visit to Morocco for the fourth Strategic Dialogue as UK-Morocco relations go from strength to strength.
Minister of State for the Middle East, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, hosted an event at the FCDO on 27 April with the Syrian Emergency Task Force.
Minister of State for the Middle East honours those killed and injured in Saddam Hussein's brutal campaign.
Minister for the Middle East, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, visited Egypt during Ramadan.
The UK and US have imposed sanctions on those responsible for the illicit captagon trade, which independent experts estimate could be worth up to $57 billion.
Justice ministers from around the world will convene in London today (March 20) to boost international support for the independent International Criminal Court’s (ICC) vital investigations into war crimes.
The UK Government will match fund up to £6million of public donations to Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal.
The Foreign Secretary announces sanctions on International Women’s Day targeting gender-based violence in Iran, Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Lord Tariq Ahmad, Minister of State for the Middle East, visited Iraq, including the Kurdistan region, from 28 February to 2 March 2023.
UK presents evidence of Iranian weapons proliferation violations
Given the difficulties in accessing earthquake-affected areas in north-west Syria the UK will provide additional funding for major search and rescue operations.
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