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UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade – uk.gov

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade
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UK announces a major aid increase of £113 million for people in Sudan and those who have fled to neighbouring countries Foreign Secretary will call for the Adre border crossing to remain open indefinitely and for immediate action to end the violence Draft UN Security Council resolution introduced to push for the protection of civilians … Read more

The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

The UK supports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s aspirations towards greater European integration: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 1 November 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The UK welcomes the renewal of the mandate of EUFOR Althea today, and I join others in thanking France for its efforts as penholder on the text. EUFOR’s presence continues to play a vital role in … Read more

Georgia elections 2024: Minister Doughty statement – uk.gov

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade
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Minister for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, said: The UK supports the OSCE ODIHR preliminary findings on parliamentary elections in Georgia on 26 October, for which the UK contributed 50 short term observers to its monitoring mission. The report finds the misuse of administrative resources, a highly polarised campaign environment, as … Read more

Respect for international law has never been more important: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly – uk.gov

Respect for international law has never been more important: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 24 October 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) May I start by thanking President Salam for his leadership during what has been an exceptionally busy period for the Court. As today’s report highlights, the past year has seen a significant increase in the number … Read more

Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management – uk.gov

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade
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The people of Sudan are experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. 25 million people, half of Sudan’s population, are in urgent need of assistance. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has forced approximately 11 million from their homes, fleeing horrific violence and severe hunger since the outbreak … Read more

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran: Hugo Shorter – uk.gov

Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to Iran: Hugo Shorter
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Mr Hugo Shorter has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran in succession to Mr Simon Shercliff CMG OBE.  Mr Shorter will take up his appointment during October 2024. Curriculum vitae Full name: Hugo Benedict Shorter Year Role 2022 to 2023 Doha, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, UK Mission to Afghanistan 2019 … Read more

All parties must respect the ceasefire and commit to de-escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council – uk.gov

All parties must respect the ceasefire and commit to de-escalation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 30 September 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) President, let me start by thanking SRSG Keita and Ms. Nzale-Kove for briefing us today. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of the DRC, Rwanda and Angola in our meeting. I will make three … Read more

Joint Statement on Recent Houthi Detentions of United Nations, International and National Non-Government Organizations, and Diplomatic Staff in Yemen – uk.gov

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade
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Statement by representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Yemen: On September 25, representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Yemen met to discuss the impact of unjustified Houthi detentions of United Nations, NGO, civil … Read more

Statement: Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom and Argentina – uk.gov

UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade
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Looking forward to a new era of constructive cooperation within the bilateral relationship, characterised by improved dialogue and confidence-building measures, the UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina, Diana Mondino, met in New York on 24 September and made progress towards a broad agenda covering … Read more

The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories – uk.gov

The UK’s explanation of vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Israel’s presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Location: United Nations, New York Delivered on: 18 September 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) The United Kingdom has abstained on today’s resolution. The United Kingdom has done so not because we do not support the central findings of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion but rather because the resolution does not provide … Read more