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Change of His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to South Sudan: David Ashley

Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warrington.

Mr David Ashley has been appointed His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan in succession to Mr Guy Warrington. Mr Ashley will take up his appointment during January 2025.

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Full name: David William Ashley

Year Role
2020 to 2024聽 Antananarivo, His Majesty鈥檚 Ambassador to Madagascar and non-resident Ambassador to Comoros
2018 to 2020聽 FCO, Deputy Head (for Syria and Iraq), Near East Department
2017 to 2018聽 Dhaka, Deputy High Commissioner
2014 to 2016聽 Kabul, Political Counsellor
2011 to 2014聽 FCO, Head, Levant Team, Near East Department
2009 to 2011聽 Colombo, First Secretary 鈥� Regional Conflict Advisor (South Asia)
2006 to 2009聽 Nairobi, First Secretary 鈥� Regional Conflict Advisor (Central-East Africa)
2004 to 2006聽 FCO, Head, Justice and Rule of Law Team, Conflict Issues Group
2002 to 2004聽 Belgrade, Second Secretary 鈥� Political
1999 to 2001聽 FCO, International Criminal Court Desk Officer, War Crimes Section, UN Department
1999听 Joined FCO

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Published 2 January 2025