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"I remind the Government of Sudan of their obligation to protect civilians and call on all parties to cease hostilities immediately."
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Sudan, Libya and Refugees were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "This is a positive step towards peace in Abyei, and towards full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. ".
Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I continue to call on all parties to agree an immediate cessation of hostilities."
The UK has welcomed the signing of an agreement between the Government of Sudan and Liberation and Justice Movement.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has welcomed President Bashir's announcement of a two week ceasefire in Southern Kordofan state and called on the Sudan People's Liberation Movement to follow suit.
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "I call on the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Blue Nile immediately to halt all fighting"
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: “I am disappointed that Malawi hosted President Bashir of Sudan today (14th October) in defiance of International Criminal Court arrest warrants for war crimes, crimes against humani…
Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."
Foreign Secretary William Hague "gravely concerned at reports that South Sudan intends to shut down its oil production, and at Sudan’s earlier decision to seize South Sudanese oil".
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