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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Pakistan
Release: Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic. On April 11, parliament elected Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister and head of government. This parliamentary election, conducted in accordance with procedures in the constitution, followed a successful no-confidence vote in the...
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bangladesh
Release: Bangladesh’s constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government that consolidates most power in the Office of the Prime Minister. In a December 2018 parliamentary election, Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party won a third consecutive five-year term that kept her in office as prime minister.
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State Department Announces 28th Experience America Visit to Boston
News Release: The U.S. Department of State and the Office of the Chief of Protocol are proud to announce the 28th Experience America trip to Boston, Massachusetts with members of the foreign Diplomatic Corps, March 26-28, 2023. More than 30 foreign ambassadors - representing countries across 5 continents - will join Massachusetts-native Chief of Protocol of the United States Rufus Gifford to engage local business and community leaders and spotlight a vibrant American city.
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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
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Namibia National Day
Release: On behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Namibian people as you celebrate 32 years of independence on March 21.
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kazakhstan
Release: Kazakhstan is a constitutional republic with power concentrated in the presidency. The government and constitution concentrate power in the presidency. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev became president in 2019 and was re-elected in November 20 snap elections. These elections were marked by a lack of competitiveness...
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United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network
News 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).
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sri Lanka
Release: Sri Lanka is a constitutional, multiparty, democratic republic with a freely elected government. Presidential elections were held in 2019, and Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the presidency. He resigned amid protests on July 14, and Parliament elected Ranil Wickremesinghe as president on July 21 to serve the...
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tajikistan
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...
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United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network
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).
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nepal
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...
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Maldives
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.
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India
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...
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Afghanistan
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.
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Nowruz Message
Release: I wish a happy Nowruz to all those celebrating around the world. I hope the new year brings you happiness, health, and prosperity.
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Tunisia National Day
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.
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Tunisia National Day
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.
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McCaul Warns of ‘No Limits’ Partnership Between Xi and Putin
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.
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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Venezuela
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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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.