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Be Cybersmart grant opened on May 30.

DOS-MOZ offers new grant application process starting May 30

U.S. Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund grant opened on May 30.

DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting May 30

Leveraging Local Community Partnerships to Combat Nature Crimes grant opened on May 30.

International Day of UN Peacekeepers

News Release: This May 29th, on the 75th anniversary of UN peacekeeping, the United States reaffirms its enduring commitment to UN peacekeepers and recognizes their indispensable role in addressing shared threats to international peace and security.

On the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act

News Release: The United States is deeply troubled by Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that undermines the human rights, prosperity, and welfare of all Ugandans. Uganda’s failure to safeguard the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons is part of a broader degradation of human rights protections that puts Ugandan citizens at risk and damages the country’s reputation as a destination for investment, development, tourism, and refugees.

Concerns Over Potential use of New Polish Legislation to Target Opposition

Release: The U.S. Government is concerned by the Polish government’s passage of new legislation that could be misused to interfere with Poland’s free and fair elections. We share the concerns expressed by many observers that this law to create a commission to investigate Russian influence could be used to block ...

Azerbaijan National Day

By State Newswire | May 29, 2023

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Republic Day.

Azerbaijan National Day

By State Newswire | May 29, 2023

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I wish the people of Azerbaijan a happy Republic Day.

“FENTANYL EPIDEMIC WREAKS HAVOC” published by the Congressional Record in the House section on May 24

By State Newswire | May 29, 2023

“FENTANYL EPIDEMIC WREAKS HAVOC“ was published in the House section on pages H2591-H2592 on May 24

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 23

“FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1759-S1772 on May 23

Support for SRSG Perthes in Leading UNITAMS

News Release: The United States underscores our strong support for the United Nations and the ongoing work of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Volker Perthes in leading the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). We express our concern over the letter from the Sudanese ...

2 notices published in week ending May 13 by State Department

There were two notices published by the State Department in week ending May 13, according to the Federal Register.

Support for SRSG Perthes in Leading UNITAMS

Release: The United States underscores our strong support for the United Nations and the ongoing work of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Volker Perthes in leading the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS). We express our concern over the letter from the Sudanese...

Joint Statement on Violence in the North of Kosovo

News Release: The following is the text of a joint statement by the United States, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

McCaul, Risch Press Admin’s Handling of the Crisis in Sudan

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information regarding the administration’s handling of the crisis in Sudan.

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Sweden, Norway, and Finland

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Sweden, Norway, and Finland from May 29 to June 2 to deepen transatlantic cooperation on top national security and economic priorities.

Deputy Secretary Verma’s Travel to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles

Release: Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Mauritius on May 29-30, Comoros on May 30-31, and Seychelles on May 31-June 1, a demonstration of the U.S. elevating its partnerships across Africa and deepening engagement in the Indian Ocean Region. He will be the most senior State Department official to ever visit Comoros, and the most senior State Department official in over 20 years to visit Mauritius and Seychelles.

Attack on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

News Release: The United States strongly condemns today’s attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan peacekeeping forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia. We express our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and friends and wish a full recovery to those injured. The ...

Joint Statement on the U.S.-EU Counterterrorism Dialogue

Release: The United States and the European Union held their regular Counterterrorism Dialogue in Brussels May 25.

Special Envoy and Coordinator for the Global Engagement Center Rubin’s Travel to Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Belgium