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Sudan, Afghanistan and travel were amongst the topics discussed by Foreign Office bloggers
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague has urged the Government of Sudan to quickly negotiate a peaceful solution to the situation in Abyei.
In a statement today, Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham urged forces on both sides to cease all hostilities.
"I remind the Government of Sudan of their obligation to protect civilians and call on all parties to cease hostilities immediately."
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"
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