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  • Very serious developments in Sudan

    16/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The events in Sudan over the past 24 hours are dramatic and alarming. Tensions are rising, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to escalate. There are disturbing reports that

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

    06/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    “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

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs: Concerned about developments in Sudan

    15/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am very concerned about developments in Khartoum, Sudan. I condemn use of violence and urgently call for de-escalation‘, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Statement on the earthquake in Morocco

    09/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Deeply saddened by the news about the tragic earthquake that has claimed hundreds of lives in Morocco. Thoughts are with the families and loved ones and to all those affected by this tragedy', Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • New ambassadors from Cambodia, Luxembourg and the Dominican Republic

    27/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 January 2022.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the politically motivated sentencing of Vladimir Kara-Murza

    17/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway condemns in the strongest terms the politically motivated sentencing of Russian opposition figure, journalist and human rights defender Vladimir Kara-Murza to 25 years in prison', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan

    22/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Strong call for an immediate ceasfire in Sudan

    21/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The dramatic situation in Sudan was on the agenda in a meeting of the African Union in Addis Abeba yesterday.

  • Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023

    22/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian

  • Sudan: Norwegian diplomats in safety

    23/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The three Norwegian diplomats who were posted to Sudan have now been evacuated. ‘I am pleased and relieved that our three Norwegian diplomats are now safe after being caught in the fighting in Khartoum for a week,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Increased support for humanitarian innovation

    04/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide

  • Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

    01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, on the one year

  • Statement from Norway’s ambassador to Sudan, dr. Endre Stiansen

    20/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Sudan is now experiencing an extremely serious crisis, but it can get a lot worse. The country's future is at stake.'

  • New ambassadors from Niger, San Marino and Burundi

    05/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 May 2022.

  • Statement on terror attack in Israel

    06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply

  • Afghanistan talks in Oslo have concluded: Beginning of an important dialogue

    25/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I thank the brave women activists, the human rights defenders and the other Afghans who took part in the meetings with the Taliban in Oslo. It is important that they sat face to face with the Taliban for the first time since the Taliban took power.

  • Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine

    19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for

  • International conference on protecting children in armed conflict

    08/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most neglected,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Statement on the escalation between Israel and groups in Gaza

    11/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am alarmed by the escalation and another round of rocket attacks between Israel and groups in Gaza', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

    29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

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