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  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over raids on NGO offices in Egypt

    Minister Jeremy Browne urges Egyptian authorities to avoid taking action that would inhibit the positive work of organisations supporting the country's transition to democracy.

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

  • Foreign Office responds to article in The Telegraph on the persecution of Christians in the Middle East

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said the persecution of Christians in the Middle East is a profound concern and it is wrong to suggest the Foreign Office is not confronting it.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns bomb attacks in Syria

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that he remains deeply worried about the situation in Syria following bomb attacks in central Damascus on 23 December.

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

  • Consular work in 2011: Nick's story

    As Deputy Head of Mission in Tripoli at the start of the uprising, Nick Latta played a crucial role in the evacuation of British nationals in Libya.

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

  • Foreign Office spokesperson: The killing in Syria must stop

    In response to the surge in violence over the last two days, the Foreign Office urges Syrian government to end violence against civilians.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes adoption of a resolution on human rights situation in Syria

    Welcoming a resolution on the human rights situation, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said that Syria desperately needs to listen to and respect the shared concerns of the international community.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern over political tensions in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt held a telephone call with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari to express concern over political tensions in Iraq.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli announcement on settlements

    Foreign Secretary has condemned the announcement by the Israeli Government to publish tenders for 1,028 additional housing units in the settlements of Har Homa, Beitar Illit and Givat Ze'ev and of its plans to expand th…

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

  • Foreign Secretary deeply concerned at clashes in Cairo

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that he is deeply concerned at the clashes in central Cairo.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks on mosques in the West Bank

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt as condemned the increased arson attacks on mosques in the West Bank, which are designed to aggravate tensions.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes lifting of sanctions on Libyan banks

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the lifting of sanctions marks another significant moment in Libya's transition.

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

  • Statement on the PM's meeting with King of Bahrain

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the King of Bahrain discussed strengthening respect for human rights and implementing reforms in Bahrain.

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

  • Minister concerned by escalation of violence in the Middle East

    Alistair Burt, Minister for the Middle East, has commented on Israeli air strikes on Gaza and rocket attacks by Palestinian groups on Israel.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Lebanon bomb attack

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned a bomb attack on a UN patrol in southern Lebanon which injured several French peacekeepers and civilians on 9 December.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses deep concern over situation around Homs

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt: "We continue to work with our international partners to condemn the repression in Syria and call for the Syrian government to meet their people’s legitimate demands."

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

  • Lord Howell reaffirms the UK’s commitment to promoting religious freedom

    Lord Howell highlighted concerns over the treatment of Christians across the Middle East in a debate in the House of Lords on 9 December.

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

  • A new partnership between the UK and Libya

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt completed a three day visit to Libya on 8 December. The first visit by a UK Minister since the formation of the new Libyan Government.

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

  • Foreign Secretary expresses concern at Israeli legislation on Non-Governmental Organisations

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken after proposals in the Israeli Knesset to pass legislation that would restrict foreign funding to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli legalisation of Shilo building units

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt said that construction is obstructive to efforts to bring a lasting peace to the Middle East conflict and threatens the future of a two-state solution.

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

  • Syria: "These crimes cannot be allowed to continue"

    FCO Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has welcomed the strong action taken by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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