Author: HM Government

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On 20 October, the UK’s Ambassador for Human Rights, Eleanor Sanders, arrives in Tanzania for engagements with a wide range of stakeholders ahead of the UN’s forthcoming review of the status of Tanzania’s human rights landscape. During her visit to Dar es Salaam, Sanders will meet representatives from the media, religious bodies, pastoralist groups, political […]

The consequences of conflict do not end when arms are laid down.  For families of those who remain missing, uncertainty over the fate of a loved one can endure for generations.  Helping families to know the fate of their loved ones is an enduring humanitarian imperative. President, 315 Kuwaiti and third-country nationals remain missing, and […]

Thirty years after its adoption, the United Nations’ Children and Armed Conflict mandate has continued to support the protection of children in conflicts. As we have heard, there have been welcome results.  Over 40 UN Action Plans have been agreed with parties to conflict to end and prevent grave violations, which have secured the separation […]

The British High Commission in Nigeria can offer help but will not be able to get you out of prison or get you special treatment because you’re British. Find out what help the embassy or consulate can offer. Family and friends can contact: the British High Commission in Nigeria the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office […]

Current list of designated persons for Sudan UK Sanctions List: Sudan Designated persons include sanctioned individuals and entities. Notices Sanctions Notice, Sudan, 16 July 2026 (PDF, 202 KB, 11 pages) Sanctions Notice, Sudan: 29 April 2026 (PDF, 202 KB, 8 pages) Sanctions Notice, Sudan, 25 February 2026 (PDF, 202 KB, 7 pages) Sanctions Notice, Sudan: […]

One year ago, on 26 October 2025, the violence in and around El Fasher reached a devastating peak following months of siege and escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Civilians were subjected to horrific atrocities including mass killings, ethnically motivated killings, summary executions, torture, disappearances, forced recruitment, arbitrary detentions, and widespread sexual and […]

UK unleashes sanctions against military commanders suspected of atrocities, including conflict-related sexual violence, during fall of El Fasher. Survivors to receive further support while humanitarian aid is strengthened in El Obeid and North Darfur, as conflict and El Nino-induced drought threatens famine. Action comes as UK-backed investigations expose campaign of deliberate starvation and sexual violence […]

Sudan is experiencing an alarming deterioration in its food security. The risk of famine in the coming months, as warned by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, needs urgent action. There is no time to lose to save lives and prevent famine.   An estimated 19.5 million people (41% of the country’s population) are experiencing high […]

Read guidance on mental health abroad for broader advice on mental health issues while travelling or living abroad. What to do in an emergency In an emergency or for urgent medical attention call 998 and ask for an ambulance. Go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department if urgent medical assessment or treatment is needed. […]