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“Egyptians understandably wish to establish responsibility for the killings of unarmed protestors during the revolution in Egypt, to end the culture of impunity and to strengthen the rule of law."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague met members of Syrian opposition groups, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and today in Istanbul.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Human Rights Council's resolution on Syria today.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced the expulsion of the Syrian Chargé d’Affaires – Syria’s most senior diplomat in the United Kingdom – and two other diplomats from the Embassy.
Foreign Secretary William Hague today visited newly-reappointed Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. They spoke about a range of global foreign policy issues including Syria and Iran.
On 28 May the Syrian Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Foreign Office to see the Political Director, Sir Geoffrey Adams.
Leaders agreed that the brutality of the Damascus regime is a threat to regional security and those responsible must be held accountable.
Following the horrifying massacre of innocent civilians in Houla, Foreign Secretary William Hague has instructed that the Syrian chargé d’affaires be summoned to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has said the time is running out for the Assad regime to adopt and implement Kofi Annan's six point plan and stop the torture, abuse and murder of their own people.
On Friday 25 May Libyan Prime Minister Abdurahim El-Keib concluded a two-day visit to the UK, his first since taking office last year.
The UK and Libya will work together to develop a modern and reliable communications infrastructure in Libya, spreading the practice of open government.
"The UK government is committed to driving international efforts to provide assistance for Yemen’s plans to tackle all forms of instability and help it build on the important, but fragile progress it has made on politic…
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned the "cowardly" attack in Sana'a on 21 May which has killed more than 90 people.
Speaking after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said as long as violence continued, the UK would continue to increase pressure on the regime.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has congratulated the people of Algeria on the conduct of the elections and the progress they represent.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has called on all involved to show maximum restraint following violence in Cairo.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has commented on the ongoing violence in Syria.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt yesterday concluded a successful two day visit to Libya – his second in six months.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after EU Foreign Ministers agreed further sanctions against the Syrian regime.
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