State Newswire News
Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Landberg’s Travel to Egypt
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg will lead the U.S. delegation to Cairo May 2-5 to participate in the 21st Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) Coordinating Committee Meeting, in which Egypt will join the European Union as incoming GCTF Co-Chairs. The GCTF Co-Chairs will promote...
McCaul Threatens to Hold Blinken in Contempt if State Continues to Withhold Dissent Cable
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: The House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Committee) has thoroughly reviewed the summaries prepared by the Department of State (Department) of both the July 13, 2021 Dissent Channel cable regarding Afghanistan and the Department’s official response. In addition, on April 27, the...
Assistant Secretary Barbara A. Leaf’s Travel to Iraq and Jordan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is visiting Iraq and Jordan April 29 - May 5, where she will discuss a range of U.S. priorities in the region, including promoting economic cooperation and discussing security challenges.
AIM For Climate Summit: Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils in Africa
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State, Office of the Special Envoy for Global Food Security, is organizing a breakout session during the AIM for Climate Summit that will discuss the role of developing climate-resilient seeds and improving soil health and fertility in determining the future success and sustainability of food systems.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Youssouf
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Joint Statement by the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad on Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The following is a joint statement by the Trilateral Mechanism (the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations) and the Quad (the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States) on Sudan.
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.
Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Moldova, and Denmark
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Katrina Fotovat will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Berlin, Germany; Chisinau, Moldova; and Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-16.
Joint Statement on Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
DOS-OES grant application closes on July 8
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Host of the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) Public-Private Partnership grant opened on May 9.
Togo National Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of Togo in celebrating 63 years of independence on April 27.
DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting May 9
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction grant opened on May 9.
Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Today marks six months since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on Nov. 2, 2022, which ended two years of conflict in northern Ethiopia and began a process of peace and recovery...
DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting May 9
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Support to Independent Media Organizations (SIMO) grant opened on May 9.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act”
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act" on Friday, May 12th.
Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to South Africa from May 9-13 to engage government and civil society representatives and seek opportunities for partnership going forward. This is her first visit to the region in this role.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights during his tenure as a Naval Commander. As a result of today’s action, Karannagoda and his wife, Srimathi Ashoka Karannagoda, are ineligible for entry into the United States.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.