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Norway condemns attack in  Myanmar

Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

Norway deeply disturbed by decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation

'I am deeply disturbed by Russian Supreme Court's decision to dissolve Russian human rights organisation International Memorial', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Three years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in

Statement on the verdict against President Win Myin and State Councellor Aung San Suu Kyi

“Norway strongly condemns today’s verdicts against President Win Myint and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. We are deeply concerned about the way the military regime seems to use the judicial system to silence its political opponents and how this

Norway's main statement at the OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting

Check against delivery Madam Chairperson - Minister of Foreign Affairs Ann Linde. Dear Colleagues: Former Norwegian Foreign Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg often said: “I have been called a coward because I like compromises. I consider that a badge of

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Stockholm, 2 December

Joint Statement on Increasing Violence in Myanmar

The following is the text of a joint statement signed by the governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.

UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders

A resolution on human rights defenders put forward by Norway has been adopted by consensus in the UN General Assembly.

Statement on Sudan

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the development in Sudan.

One year after the parliamentary elections, Norway reiterates its condemnation of the military coup

On this day in 2020, parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar. In the elections, the people of Myanmar clearly expressed their will to continue on the path of democratic reform.

'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations

Respect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.

Statement on Israeli settlements

Statement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.

Statement on Israeli settlements

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.