State Newswire Report News
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Hizballah Leader Ibrahim Aqil
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Today, on the 40th anniversary of Hizballah’s bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is announcing a reward of up to $7 million for information leading to the identification, location, arrest, and/or conviction of Hizballah key leader Ibrahim Aqil.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly On the Situation in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be here with my friend and colleague, Foreign Secretary Cleverly.
The United States Welcomes Release of Detainees from Yemeni Conflict
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
The United States welcomes the release of nearly 900 detainees from all sides of the Yemen conflict.
Zimbabwe National Day
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Zimbabwean people as you celebrate the 43rd anniversary of your independence.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Good afternoon, everyone. Let me – let me start with the situation in Sudan. For the past 36 hours, we and our partners have been focused on how to stop the widespread fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Secretary Blinken’s Diplomacy to Arrange an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
The following is attributable to Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson:
On the Announcement of an Eid al-Fitr Ceasefire in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
I welcome the announcements by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they intend to abide by a three-day Eid al-Fitr ceasefire.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara de Mistura
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Sudan: Travel Advisory Remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan.
Special Envoy Fowler Travels to Davis, California
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler will travel April 23-26 to University California Davis to visit the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture and the Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Alfred Mutua At a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Good morning everyone, and a very warm welcome to my friend the Cabinet Secretary Mutua.
Announcement of Nationwide Ceasefire in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Following intense negotiation over the past 48 hours, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to implement a nationwide ceasefire starting at midnight on April 24, to last for 72 hours.
Joint Statement on the Third U.S.-Kenya Bilateral Strategic Dialogue
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kenya on the occasion of U.S.-Kenya Bilateral Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on April 24, 2023.
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Secretary Antony J. Blinken And U.K. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly On the Situation in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be here with my friend and colleague, Foreign Secretary Cleverly.
State Department Partners with Africa Fintech Summit
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Officials from the Department of State will highlight the U.S. commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation at the Africa Fintech Summit on April 12 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Ivoirian Prime Minister Achi
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
The following is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Remarks for Kwibuka 29
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Good morning. It is an honor and a privilege to join you today to commemorate Kwibuka 29.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
Good afternoon, everyone. Let me – let me start with the situation in Sudan. For the past 36 hours, we and our partners have been focused on how to stop the widespread fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Remarks to the Press
By State Newswire Report | Apr 25, 2023
I’m going to be – I’ll be very quick. First of all, I really do want to thank the Secretary for taking time, and he’s got – coming from up north, but also from Vietnam and around, to take the time to come to the residence after we just returned from a visit with the prime minister and a meeting there, an update on the G7 agenda and also about what’s going on with the world.