Britain reaffirms Sierra Leone pledge
News Article 24 July 2003
Britain has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace in Sierra Leone.
Jack Straw: 'Failed and failing states'
News Article 6 September 2002
Foreign secretary, Jack Straw's speech in full
Straw to hire mercenaries
Press Review 13 February 2002
'Mercenaries' to face regulation
News Article 12 February 2002
The export of military and security services could face tighter regulation following the publication of a green paper by the Foreign Office on Tuesday.
Blair convenes Africa summit
News Article 18 September 2001
The prime minister has convened a "summit" of African leaders to consider how to deal with the HIV crisis affecting some of the continent's poorest nations.
Hain calls for action on 'conflict diamonds'
News Article 11 September 2001
Peter Hain has called for concerted action to prevent diamonds being used by warlords to fund conflicts in some of Africa's poorest countries.
Sierra Leone force to be cut
Press Review 28 August 2001
Sierra Leone boy to be treated in UK
Press Review 8 August 2001
Row over Short attack on UN
Press Review 23 April 2001
Troops sue MoD over malaria infections
Press Review 6 February 2001
High profile role for Sierra Leone troops
Press Review 8 January 2001
UK's Sierra Leone force set to stay for 2001
Press Review 2 January 2001
UK urges UN to 'test' rebels
Press Review 18 December 2000
UN forces appeal falls on deaf ears
Press Review 11 December 2000
More troops to Sierra Leone
Press Review 31 October 2000
