State Newswire News
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The United States is providing $205 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine as part of our support for those affected by Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine. U.S. humanitarian assistance provides the people of Ukraine with critical support ...
Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on Ugandan individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.
Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on Ugandan individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.
Special Representative McAuliffe Supports African Innovation In Morocco
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco from June 1-2 to meet with African climate and business leaders. The trip’s primary goal was to expand existing public-private partnerships and forge new ones. Additionally, Special Representative McAuliffe was invited to participate in the inaugural GITEX Africa-the largest tech event ever held on the continent.
With Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. I think I can officially say good afternoon, everyone. Yes, 12:02, so good afternoon. (Laughter.).
Congressional Record publishes “SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT” in the House section on June 12
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
“SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT“ was published in the House section on pages H2800-H2803 on June 12
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Sri Lanka
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: SRI LANKA (Tier 2). The Government of Sri Lanka does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Nigeria
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement on Nigeria’s clean energy transition as well as our ongoing support for reforms and decarbonization of Nigeria’s large traditional...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: TAJIKISTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Tajikistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
Risch, Wicker, Rubio, Colleagues Blast Biden for Sidestepping Spy Balloon Inquiry
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Dear Mr. President: We write to express our deep concern with the lack of transparency from your administration over the information it has collected regarding the surveillance platform that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) deployed over our country. In your State of the Union address this year, ...
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Nigeria
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement on Nigeria’s clean energy transition as well as our ongoing support for reforms and decarbonization of Nigeria’s large traditional ...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Uzbekistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: UZBEKISTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Uzbekistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kyrgyzstan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (Tier 2). The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (or Kyrgyzstan) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period, considering...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marian
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Turkmenistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: TURKMENISTAN (Tier 3). The Government of Turkmenistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity, is not making significant efforts to do so; therefore Turkmenistan remained...
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: Acting Assistant Secretary J.R. Littlejohn will travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia from June 19-24, 2023. In Laos, Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn will meet with Lao women working in STEM and visit an Avian Influenza Surveillance program site. In Thailand, she will lead the U.S. delegation...
Under Secretary Zeya at the Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: UNDER SECRETARY ZEYA: On behalf of the United States, I thank the European Union for organizing this important pledging conference to support Syrians who have suffered on an unthinkable scale.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: India
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: INDIA (Tier 2). The Government of India does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Institutionalizing the Department’s Anomalous Health Incident Response
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The health, safety, and security of the Department’s personnel and family members remain a top priority for the Secretary.
Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn’s Travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans and International Environmental And Scientific Affairs J.R. Littlejohn will travel to Laos, Thailand, and Indonesia from June 19-24, 2023. In Laos, Acting Assistant Secretary Littlejohn will meet with Lao women working in STEM and visit an Avian Influenza Surveillance ...