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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Tajikistan is an authoritarian state dominated politically by President Emomali Rahmon and his supporters since 1992. The constitution provides for a multiparty political system, but the government has historically obstructed political pluralism. In April 2020 Rustam Emomali, the mayor of Dushanbe and...
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: The United States is designating four entities and three individuals for sanctions, pursuant to Executive Order 13382, involved in an Iranian military procurement network that has links to Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. This procurement network operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nepal
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Nepal is a federal democratic republic. The 2015 constitution established the political system, including the framework for a prime minister as the chief executive, a bicameral parliament, and seven provinces. On Nov. 20, Nepal held national elections that domestic and international observers reported...
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Maldives
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: The Republic of Maldives is a multiparty constitutional democracy. In 2018 voters elected Ibrahim Mohamed Solih president. Observers considered the election mostly free and fair despite a flawed pre-election process, which was overseen by the former administration. Parliamentary elections held in 2019 were well administered and transparent according to local and international observers.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: India is a multiparty, federal, parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature. The president, elected by an electoral college composed of the state assemblies and parliament, is the head of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. The constitution gives the country’s 28 states...
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Afghanistan
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: The United States has not decided whether to recognize the Taliban or any other entity as the government of Afghanistan or as part of such a government. All references to “the pre-August 2021 government" refer to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. References to the Taliban in this report do not denote or imply that the United States recognizes the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan.
Nowruz Message
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: I wish a happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world. I hope the new year brings you happiness, health, and prosperity.
Tunisia National Day
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Tunisia on the 67th anniversary of their nation’s independence.
Tunisia National Day
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of Tunisia on the 67th anniversary of their nation’s independence.
McCaul Warns of ‘No Limits’ Partnership Between Xi and Putin
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement in response to Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Venezuela
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: While Venezuela is legally a multiparty, constitutional republic, the regime of Nicolas Maduro claims control over all public institutions. In November 2021, the Maduro regime organized regional and municipal elections largely perceived as skewed in their favor. Election observers and media reported...
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By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: Paraguay is a multiparty, constitutional republic. In 2018, Mario Abdo Benítez of the Colorado Party, also known as the National Republican Association, won the presidency in elections recognized as free and fair. Legislative elections took place at the same time.
DRL Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Supporting Tibetan Institutes Promoting Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, and Religious Freedom
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: This is the announcement of funding opportunity number SFOP0009538.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Panama
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: Panama is a multiparty constitutional democracy. In 2019 voters chose Laurentino Cortizo Cohen as president in national elections that international and domestic observers considered generally free and fair.
UN Announces Major Prisoner Swap Among Parties to Yemeni Conflict
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes the major agreement, facilitated by the UN and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to release 887 detainees from the Yemen conflict. This agreement is an important step forward, building on the momentum of the UN-mediated truce and a period of de-escalation that has lasted almost one year. The United States remains unwavering in its commitment to advancing a durable resolution to the conflict.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Antigua and Barbuda
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: Antigua and Barbuda is a multiparty parliamentary democracy. The prime minister is the head of government and King Charles III is the head of state, represented by a governor general. The ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won a majority of seats in parliamentary elections, held in 2018. Observers deemed the elections free and fair.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: MR PATEL: Good morning, everybody. And welcome back to those of us that were on the road with us last week.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Trinidad and Tobago
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a parliamentary democracy governed by a prime minister and a bicameral legislature. The island of Tobago’s House of Assembly has some administrative autonomy over local matters. The country held parliamentary elections in 2020. The ruling People’s National Movement...
Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
Release: This week, as Russia’s unconscionable war of aggression against Ukraine continues at greathuman cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of theUkrainian people, and the strong support for Ukraine across the international community.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan
By State Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel