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The UK has called for an immediate halt to the continuing violence in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile State in Sudan.

• Updated: 13 February 2012

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

Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke following reports of a potential confrontation between Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Army.

• Updated: 5 March 2012

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

Speaking from New York, Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, commented on the agreement by the Security Council of a Presidential Statement on Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 6 March 2012

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

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has called on all parties to stop fighting and return to a political process following continued violence in the border regions of Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 23 March 2012

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

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on reports of increased fighting in the border area between Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 11 April 2012

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

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham described the news as an "important step" towards lowering tensions between the two countries.

• Updated: 20 April 2012

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

Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "It is imperative for both Governments to come together and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue and avoid inflammatory rhetoric."

• Updated: 24 April 2012

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

Foreign Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham comments on the African Union Peace and Security Council communiqu茅 outlining a peace plan between Sudan and South Sudan.

• Updated: 26 April 2012

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

A British national has been released from detention, following his arrest on the South Sudan border.

• Updated: 21 May 2012

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

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.

• Updated: 30 May 2012

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