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  1. GAZA NEEDS TO BECOME PART OF A PALESTINIAN STATE.
  2. Yaseen asked David Miliband: "What is UK doing regarding the criminal activities and war crimes committed by Israel against the people of Gaza. It is a shame on anyone to stay silent, speacially in a position of power like a forign..." Show more »"What is UK doing regarding the criminal activities and war crimes committed by Israel against the people of Gaza.

    It is a shame on anyone to stay silent, speacially in a position of power like a forign minister.

    I want to be able to visit my family, which I am not allowed to, because of the Israeli imposed closure if Gaza, denying them the most basic human rights. It is disgracefull, that you are allowing it to happen while watching silently.

    Regards

    Yasin Abushaban" Show less »
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  1. FCO WILL WORK CLOSELY WITH BARACK OBAMA.
  2. markOwen asked David Miliband: "I am currently serving in the armed forces in Catterick. I am on my WO2 education course and have been given an essay on current affairs. The question posed for me to work on is " Will President-elect..." Show more »"I am currently serving in the armed forces in Catterick. I am on my WO2 education course and have been given an essay on current affairs. The question posed for me to work on is " Will President-elect Obama have any infuance over UK forgien policy" 
     I know that we have had strong links with the USA for many years now and if i could recieve any information on what David Milband thinks will happen in the future i would be very greatful and im sure it would be a firt to get a information first hand on my course.

    Thank you for any help you can give

    WO2 Mark Owen" Show less »
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  1. FCO ADVOCATES EXPANSION OF COUNTRIES WITH "VETO" POWER IN UN SECURITY COUNCIL.
  2. quisquis asked David Miliband: "Hi, I would like to hear your opinion on whether it is not time to abolish the concept of "veto power" in the United Nations Security Council.  NB: I do not believe, that the system of "permanent seats"..." Show more »"Hi,
    I would like to hear your opinion on whether it is not time to abolish the concept of "veto power" in the United Nations Security Council.  NB: I do not believe, that the system of "permanent seats" should be changed, I am only referring to the veto power of the permanent members." Show less »
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  1. SYRIA MUST DECIDE ON FUTURE ROLE IN MIDDLE EAST SECURITY.
  2. indiansummer asked David Miliband: "Good for you for talking to Al Assad. But do you think he'll ever bring democracy to Syria? Is that important these days?"
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  1. PAST FAILURES SHOULDN'T AFFECT FUTURE INVOLVEMENT OF FCO IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
  2. indiansummer asked David Miliband: "Aren't a lot of the problems in the Middle East and South Asia the result of some English Lord drawing lines on a map in the first half of the twentieth century? how can England get past that legacy?"
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  1. NOTHING "INEVITABLE" ABOUT WAR WITH PAKISTAN.
  2. sarahsmith23 asked David Miliband: "when obama inevitably takes the u.s to war with pakistan how do you intend to get us out the way?"
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  1. GabrielleCo is asking David Miliband: "Could you summarize specifically what the British Foreign Ministry currently seeks to achieve via the..." Show more »"Could you summarize specifically what the British Foreign Ministry currently seeks to achieve via the UN Security Council in the in the upcoming months towards the full resolution of the Georgia-Russia conflict and that of the Iranian nuclear program? Your answer would be well appreciated as I am a Canadian student preparing to represent the UK in a Model United Nations Conference this January. Much thanks! " Show less »
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  1. Harvey2 is asking David Miliband: "The situation in Sri Lanka appears to be getting even worse. While western countries and India appear..." Show more »"The situation in Sri Lanka appears to be getting even worse. While western countries and India appear to have abandoned attempts to persuade the government to call off its military offensive against the Tamil Tigers, will the international community do something to protect human rights there and persaude the Government of Sri Lanka to come up with a realistic political settlement to the countries ethnic crisis. Sri Lanka now has one of the worlds worst records for media freedom and protection of minority communities. Despite repeated promises it is not devolving power in any meaningful sense to areas in the east of the country where the Tamil and Muslim communites form a majority. It continues to use force or the threat of force to overcome any political opposition by the minority communities.  " Show less »
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  1. MPritchard is asking David Miliband: "Will you please persuade European Ministers, before their meeting on the 8th and 9th December, to agree..." Show more »"Will you please persuade European Ministers, before their meeting on the 8th and 9th December, to agree to send a rapid European peacekeeping force to the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect civilians?

    MONUC are desperate for a rapid EU bridging force to do what they can't, and start restoring international legitimacy, which has been lost through not enough troops, and perceptions of taking sides. UN troops have fought alongside the Congolese army and are even accused of sheltering pro-government militias.

    If Europe sent a neutral force to the region and helped put real pressure on Congo and neighbouring countries with UN and African officials, this humanitarian crisis could be addressed and a lasting peace made possible." Show less »
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  1. PaulWilliams is asking David Miliband: "Could I ask you to take urgent action to secure the release of human rights observer Andrew Muncie, ..." Show more »"Could I ask you to take urgent action to secure the release of human rights observer Andrew Muncie, who is being held illegally, and in appaling conditions, by the Israelis. Latest reports say that he is being denied legal representation, consular access, food and water and is being held in solitary confinement.
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  1. Galina is asking David Miliband: "What's the stage of the relationship EU-Russia and what's the current British policy towards the Russia?"
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  1. apj123 is asking David Miliband: "I wonder if you could assure me that everything possible is being done to secure the return home of ..." Show more »"I wonder if you could assure me that everything possible is being done to secure the return home of Simon Burke from Peru. He has a growing group of supporters who are extremely frustrated that this man's plight appears to be of little concern to the Foreign Office." Show less »
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  1. linguini is asking David Miliband: " I understand the FCO's notoriously unstable servers and systems have created UK visa crisis worldwide..." Show more »"

    I understand the FCO's notoriously unstable servers and systems have created UK visa crisis worldwide with almost no visas being issued since October 9th when the system went down. My girlfriend having worked damned hard to get a work permit for the UK is now stuck in the US while the biometric computer system writhes around in a fit.

    Meanwhile the British consulates and embassies pull the shutters down and put their fingers in their ears. Apparently they are 'not authorised' to communicate with anyone. Not even on the FCO website to make people aware or manage expectations.

    They are probably singing Bread of Heaven and rationing ammunition as I type.

    - Why is it that no communication channel has been provided and no announcements have been made?

    People are suffering as a result of this and it is damaging British diplomatic relations around the globe.

    - How can we be trusted if we don't talk to people?

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  1. kkfmak is asking David Miliband: "I am holder of  british passport with BNO status, I have three questions to ask foreign secretary. Firstly,..." Show more »"

    I am holder of  british passport with BNO status, I have three questions to ask foreign secretary. Firstly, Is FCO website suitable for BNO status to get information about travelling advice or living overseas? In the FCO website, is  "british nationals" this word the meaning of all categories of british status such as BC, BOC, BOTC, BS,BPP and BNO etc.. or only apply to british citizens?? Secondly, is BNO status a commonwealth citizen? Thirdly, we grew up under the sovereign of Great Britain before 1997, what time can we (BNO)  have the right of abode to the UK as british national or have any privileges for us??    

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  1. quisquis is asking David Miliband: "The United States repeatedly confirmed that it believes the Third Geneva Convention (Prisoners of War)..." Show more »"The United States repeatedly confirmed that it believes the Third Geneva Convention (Prisoners of War) not to be fully and unconditionally applicable in its "War on Terror". Please state the UK position on this US stance as well as the UK's position on human rights abuses in the "War on Terror", as outlined in the new report "Guantanamo and its Aftermath" from researchers at Berkeley." Show less »
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  1. DWilliams71 is asking David Miliband: "Is there a chance that the international banking crisis -so closely associated with the City of London- will result in damage to the Uk's reputation abroad?"
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  1. GabrielleCo is asking David Miliband: "Could you summarize specifically what the British Foreign Ministry currently seeks to achieve via the..." Show more »"Could you summarize specifically what the British Foreign Ministry currently seeks to achieve via the UN Security Council in the in the upcoming months towards the full resolution of the Georgia-Russia conflict and that of the Iranian nuclear program? Your answer would be well appreciated as I am a Canadian student preparing to represent the UK in a Model United Nations Conference this January. Much thanks! " Show less »
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