Menu
28/04/2011
Syrian's Royal Wedding Invite Withdrawn
Foreign Secretary William Hague has decided that the presence of the Syrian Ambassador at the Royal Wedding would be unacceptable and that he should not attend.
In the light of this week's attacks against civilians by the Syrian security forces, the Foreign Secretary decided that the presence of the Syrian Ambassador at the Royal Wedding would be unacceptable. Buckingham Palace shares the view of the Foreign Office that it is not considered appropriate for the Syrian Ambassador to attend the wedding.
Yesterday the Permanent under secretary Simon Fraser summoned the Syrian Ambassador to underline Britain's condemnation of the use of force against protesters.
Updating Parliament on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa the Foreign Secretary said that the UK "utterly condemns" the violence and killings perpetrated by the Syrian security forces against civilians who are "expressing their views in peaceful protests".
He added: "This violent repression must stop. President Assad should order his authorities to show restraint and to respond to the legitimate demands of his people with immediate and genuine reform, not with brutal repression."
(BMcN)
In the light of this week's attacks against civilians by the Syrian security forces, the Foreign Secretary decided that the presence of the Syrian Ambassador at the Royal Wedding would be unacceptable. Buckingham Palace shares the view of the Foreign Office that it is not considered appropriate for the Syrian Ambassador to attend the wedding.
Yesterday the Permanent under secretary Simon Fraser summoned the Syrian Ambassador to underline Britain's condemnation of the use of force against protesters.
Updating Parliament on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa the Foreign Secretary said that the UK "utterly condemns" the violence and killings perpetrated by the Syrian security forces against civilians who are "expressing their views in peaceful protests".
He added: "This violent repression must stop. President Assad should order his authorities to show restraint and to respond to the legitimate demands of his people with immediate and genuine reform, not with brutal repression."
(BMcN)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 March 2005
Straw calls for Syria to pull out of Lebanon
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has called for Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon. The Foreign Secretary's statements follow calls from Russia and Saudi Arabia urging Syria to remove its forces from Lebanon.
Straw calls for Syria to pull out of Lebanon
Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has called for Syria to withdraw its troops from Lebanon. The Foreign Secretary's statements follow calls from Russia and Saudi Arabia urging Syria to remove its forces from Lebanon.
06 October 2011
Hague 'Isn't Vague' On Backing Syrian People
Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime. Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was disappointed by Russia and China's decision to veto this week's UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR).
Hague 'Isn't Vague' On Backing Syrian People
Britain will continue to stand side by side with the Syrian people and redouble efforts to work with international partners to increase pressure on the regime. Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was disappointed by Russia and China's decision to veto this week's UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR).
17 February 2012
Foreign Office Announces Further Libyan Support
Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced more financial support for Libya, as the country marks a year since its uprising.
Foreign Office Announces Further Libyan Support
Foreign Secretary William Hague has announced more financial support for Libya, as the country marks a year since its uprising.
18 October 2011
Fox 'Broke Ministerial Code' Report Will Say
A Government report is expected to find that former Defence Secretary Liam Fox broke the Ministerial Code in his dealings with his friend Adam Werritty, However, the report, being compiled by Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell, is also expected to claim Mr Fox did not gain financially from the arrangements or his controversial dealings and trips t
Fox 'Broke Ministerial Code' Report Will Say
A Government report is expected to find that former Defence Secretary Liam Fox broke the Ministerial Code in his dealings with his friend Adam Werritty, However, the report, being compiled by Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell, is also expected to claim Mr Fox did not gain financially from the arrangements or his controversial dealings and trips t
30 September 2011
Hague Condemns Syrian Human Rights' Abuses
The Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt have met Syrian human rights activist Catherine al-Talli and opposition member Bassam Ishak to discuss human rights' issues in the troubled country.
Hague Condemns Syrian Human Rights' Abuses
The Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt have met Syrian human rights activist Catherine al-Talli and opposition member Bassam Ishak to discuss human rights' issues in the troubled country.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
