UK in Sudan news feed

Minister for Africa welcomes withdrawal of South Sudan's forces from Abyei

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:23:30 GMT

Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham welcomed the news, saying it is vital that it is reciprocated by withdrawal of all Sudanese Armed Forces personnel from Abyei.

Foreign Secretary meets Government of South Sudan delegation

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:19:00 GMT

Foreign Secretary comments on the meeting with Pagan Amum, Secretary-General of the governing party, and Grace Daterio, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Minister welcomes AU peace plan for Sudan and South Sudan

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:04:00 GMT

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

Foreign Minister condemns latest cross-border violence between Sudan and South Sudan

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:27:00 GMT

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."

Minister welcomes order to withdraw South Sudanese troops from Heglig

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:34:59 GMT

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

FCO Minister calls for immediate halt to fighting between Sudan and South Sudan

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:47:00 GMT

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

Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:07:15 GMT

Dr Peter Tibber has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Sudan.

Chevening Scholarships

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:20:34 GMT

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarships programme.

Minister for Africa deeply concerned by ongoing violence on border of Sudan & South Sudan

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:37:18 GMT

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.

Head of DFID, Sudan, Ben Mellor, congratulates police and social workers at graduation ceremony

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:21:22 GMT

The Head of DFID UK, Sudan, Ben Mellor, congratulated police officers and social workers on 11 March 2012 at their Graduation ceremony from courses training them to help improve the lives and future of street children in Sudan.