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FCO image of the year 2011
James Hooley, part of the British Office for Somalia team in Nairobi, photographs journalists travelling along the war-ravaged streets of Mogadishu to the Prime Minister’s office at Villa Somalia in a ‘Casspir’, a large armoured vehicle specially designed to withstand land-mines and road-side bombs.
See below for other images from our network of embassies and high commissions around the world during 2011.
Foreign Secretary William Hague |
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During his visit to Libya in October 2011, Foreign Secretary tweeted this image of graffiti in Tripoli |
UK in New Zealand |
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Following the earthquake in New Zealand during February 2011, team members brief the British High Commissioner about the tasks necessary to remain safe and still continue in recovery work. |
UK in USA |
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Mr Henry Franklin Winkler was made an Honorary OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his services to children with dyslexia and special educational needs. The OBE was presented by Sir Nigel Sheinwald, British Ambassador to the United States, in Washington. |
UK in Chile |
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Ambassador Jon Benjamin launches a bike ride organised by the Climate Change Committee of the Chilean-British Chamber of Commerce to mark Earth hour. |
UK in Holy See |
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Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks pictured during the press conference which followed his public Lecture: 'Has Europe lost its Soul?'. Pontifical Gregorian University, 12 December 2011. |
UK in Germany |
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British Ambassador HE Simon McDonald and spray artist Oliver Kray celebrate the Royal wedding at the British Embassy in Germany. |
UK in China |
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Minister Jeremy Browne visited to Chongqing, Chengdu and Yaan in South West China, where he spent time at the Yaan Panda Base. |
UK in South Africa |
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Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall listens to a song performed by South Africa RB star, Danny K, and the Soweto Gospel Choir |