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Foreign Secretary pays tribute to UK forces in Afghanistan

The UK’s Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has paid tribute to the skills and sacrifices of British troops serving in Afghanistan during a visit to the country this week.

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Hague: insurgent activity in Helmand low

By Sharon Black

Within Helmand, levels of insurgent activity have remained particularly low over the last month compared to previous periods, the Foreign Secretary William Hague said in the Government’s latest monthly progress report on Afghanistan.

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Hague updates parliament on Libya

By Sharon Black

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague updated parliament yesterday on events in Libya, saying that we are clear that Gaddafi should go, and it is impossible to see a viable or peaceful way forward for Libya until he does so.

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UK military liaison advisory team to be sent to Libya

By Sharon Black

The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has announced that the National Security Council has decided to expand the diplomatic team already in Benghazi, led by Christopher Prentice, to include an additional military liaison advisory team.

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Action in Libya has prevented ‘humanitarian catastrophe’

By Sharon Black

As Britain continues military operations over Libya, Foreign secretary William Hague today said that coalition action enforcing UN Resolution 1973 has ‘prevented a huge loss of life and a humanitarian catastrophe’.

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Foreign Secretary announces London conference on Libya

By Sharon Black

Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced that the UK will host an international conference on Libya in London on 29 March 2011.

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UK welcomes start of transition in Afghanistan

By Sharon Black

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox have welcomed today’s announcement by President Karzai of the start of security transition in Afghanistan.

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Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on response to Libya crisis

By Sharon Black

Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the response to the situation in Libya following the G8 Foreign Ministers meeting in Paris.

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Defence Secretary visits Australia

By Sharon Black

Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Foreign Secretary William Hague are currently visiting Australia accompanied by Sir Peter Ricketts, the National Security Adviser, and General Sir David Richards, Chief of the Defence Staff.