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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to the Gulf
Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is traveling to the Gulf on April 11 to support ongoing efforts to secure a new agreement on a comprehensive peace process.
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Burma Regime Airstrikes
Release: We are deeply concerned by today’s reports of a Burma military airstrike in the Sagaing region that killed more than 50 people and injured at least 30 people, including children. This attack follows reports of airstrikes in Chin State on April 10 that killed at least nine people. These violent attacks further underscore the regime’s disregard for human life and its responsibility for the dire political and humanitarian crisis in Burma following the February 2021 coup.
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On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding
News Release: The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unjust detention and sentencing of human rights defenders Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi. On April 10, PRC courts sentenced Xu Zhiyong to 14 years and Ding Jiaxi to 12 years in prison for supporting the exercise of internationally recognized ...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
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Burma Regime Airstrikes
News Release: We are deeply concerned by today’s reports of a Burma military airstrike in the Sagaing region that killed more than 50 people and injured at least 30 people, including children. This attack follows reports of airstrikes in Chin State on April 10 that killed at least nine people. These violent attacks further underscore the regime’s disregard for human life and its responsibility for the dire political and humanitarian crisis in Burma following the February 2021 coup.
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On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding
Release: The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unjust detention and sentencing of human rights defenders Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi. On April 10, PRC courts sentenced Xu Zhiyong to 14 years and Ding Jiaxi to 12 years in prison for supporting the exercise of internationally recognized...
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MENACA Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Assad’s War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “12 Years of Terror: Assad’s War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria" on Tuesday, April 18th.
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MENACA Subcommittee Hearing Announcement on Assad’s War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia will convene a hearing entitled, “12 Years of Terror: Assad’s War Crimes and U.S. Policy for Seeking Accountability in Syria" on Tuesday, April 18th.
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Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a UN Cybercrime Convention Fifth Negotiating Session at the United Nations in Vienna
Release: The fifth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate a UN cybercrime convention will convene at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria from April 11-21. This session will entail negotiations on the proposed chapters of the draft convention covering international cooperation, technical ...
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Terrorist Designation of Hurras al-Din Leader
Release: The United States remains committed to disrupting al-Qa’ida affiliates who exploit under-governed spaces and conflict zones in Syria. Groups like Hurras al-Din (HaD) are responsible for killings, kidnappings, and violence targeting of members of religious minority groups.
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Announcing Matthew Miller as State Department Spokesperson
News Release: Today, I am appointing Matthew Miller as the next State Department Spokesperson. I benefitted greatly from Matt’s wisdom, his experience in government, and his deep understanding of foreign policy when he was tapped to head up my nomination. Matt stepped up once again in the early months of Russia’s ...
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Terrorist Designation of Hurras al-Din Leader
News Release: The United States remains committed to disrupting al-Qa’ida affiliates who exploit under-governed spaces and conflict zones in Syria. Groups like Hurras al-Din (HaD) are responsible for killings, kidnappings, and violence targeting of members of religious minority groups.
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On the Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders Xu and Ding
Release: The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unjust detention and sentencing of human rights defenders Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi. On April 10, PRC courts sentenced Xu Zhiyong to 14 years and Ding Jiaxi to 12 years in prison for supporting the exercise of internationally recognized...
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Special Representative for Afghanistan West’s April 11 – 18 Travel to Qatar, UAE, Istanbul
Release: In Doha, Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRA) Thomas West will meet with Qatari colleagues, Afghan civil society leaders, and partner missions. In the UAE, SRA West will meet with Emirati counterparts, Afghan business and thought leaders. In Istanbul, he will hold consultations with Afghan political leaders, journalists, humanitarian professionals and human rights activists.
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Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Surrounding the Ocean: PRC Influence in the Indian Ocean”
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Indo-Pacific will convene a hearing entitled, “Surrounding the Ocean: PRC Influence in the Indian Ocean" on Tuesday, April 18th.
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Burma New Year 2023 – Thingyan Festival
Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I convey my best wishes to and solidarity with the people of Burma as they mark Burma’s New Year, Thingyan.
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State Department Partners with Africa Fintech Summit
News Release: 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.
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The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces New Industry Advisory Group Appointments
News Release: The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations’ (OBO) Industry Advisory Group (IAG) has advised OBO on the building industry’s latest concepts, methods, best practices, innovations, and ideas related to its mission to provide safe, secure, functional, and resilient facilities for the U.S. government since its founding in 2001.
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Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Vietnam, and Japan, April 11-18, 2023.
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McCaul on Meet the Press: ‘Best Deterrence’ to Xi in Taiwan is Failure for Putin in Ukraine
News Release: McCaul on Meet the Press: ‘Best Deterrence’ to Xi in Taiwan is Failure for Putin in Ukraine.