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Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to Examine Reports of the Russian Federation’s Forcible Transfer and Deportation of Ukraine’s Children
Release: The United States and 44 other countries, with the support of Ukraine, invoked the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Moscow Mechanism requesting that the OSCE’s Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) establish an expert mission to examine allegations of the ...
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Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
Release: Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance as declared by the leaders of both nations, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive...
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
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Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. During the NATO Foreign Ministerial, Secretary Blinken will emphasize continued U.S. support for Ukraine and our commitment to transatlantic ...
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Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
News Release: We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support.
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Instability and Democratic Backsliding in Somaliland
Release: The United States is increasingly concerned by the continuing violence in Lascanood and joins other international partners and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to the agreed ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, and resumption of constructive dialogue towards peaceful resolution. Continued violence will increase the potential for extremist groups to sow broader instability and further exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Guiding Principles on Government Use of Surveillance Technologies
News Release: Surveillance technologies can be important tools for protecting national security and public safety when used responsibly and in a manner consistent with applicable international law. At the same time, a growing number of governments misuse surveillance technologies to restrict access to information ...
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Department Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council
News Release: On March 24, 2023, the Department of State renewed the charter of the Overseas Schools Advisory Council (OSAC) to provide a formal channel for consultation and advice from U.S. corporations and foundations regarding American-sponsored overseas schools. The Under Secretary for Management has determined that renewal of the advisory committee charter is necessary and in the public interest.
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Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
Release: We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support.
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The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
Release: We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
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Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Those Responsible for the Murder of Shakeel Khan
News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for certain information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual, who committed, attempted or conspired to commit, or aided or abetted in the commission of the murder of Shakeel Khan.
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Judgment in Certain Iranian Assets Case
Release: Today the International Court of Justice issued a judgment in the Certain Iranian Assets case rejecting the vast majority of Iran’s case under the now-terminated Treaty of Amity. This is a major victory for the United States and victims of Iran’s State-sponsored terrorism.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
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Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. During the NATO Foreign Ministerial, Secretary Blinken will emphasize continued U.S. support for Ukraine and our commitment to transatlantic ...
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken on Advancing Technology for Democracy
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Jeanne, thank you so much for the introduction and for helping to move us along today.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken Summit for Democracy Closing Remarks
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. Good evening. It is my honor now to actually close out the summit, and I want to start by thanking everyone - all the heads of state and representatives from more than a hundred countries, leaders of subnational governments, partners from civil society and the private sector - for joining us, for taking part in the second Summit for Democracy.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Session On “Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age” Summit for Democracy
News Release: MS MESERVE: Thank you, Secretary Blinken. To build a more rights-respecting future, it’s clear that democracies need to define an affirmative vision for how technology can promote democracy. Our first session, Advancing Democracy and Internet Freedom in a Digital Age, will help us think through how we might craft a world in which technology and democracy are mutually reinforcing.
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Second Meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum
News Release: The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Justice convened the second meeting of the Countering Transnational Terrorism Forum (CTTF) at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Budapest, Hungary March 28-29.
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Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.