News from August 2023
Burma Military Regime’s Ongoing State of Emergency
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the Burma military regime’s extension of the state of emergency, which comes as the regime plunges the country deeper into violence and instability. Since overthrowing a democratically elected government two and a half years ago, the military regime has carried...
Republic of Vanuatu National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I extend my greetings and warm congratulations to you and the ni-Vanuatu in celebration of your National Day on July 30.
Imposing Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Who Undermined Dayton Peace Accord
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating four officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who facilitated the passage of a law in the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) that undermines the BiH Constitution, an annex of the Dayton Accords.
Imposing Sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Who Undermined Dayton Peace Accord
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is designating four officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) who facilitated the passage of a law in the Republika Srpska National Assembly (RSNA) that undermines the BiH Constitution, an annex of the Dayton Accords.
Burma Military Regime’s Ongoing State of Emergency
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: The United States is deeply concerned by the Burma military regime’s extension of the state of emergency, which comes as the regime plunges the country deeper into violence and instability. Since overthrowing a democratically elected government two and a half years ago, the military regime has carried ...
DOS-COL grant application closes on Aug. 31
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Why are Colombians on the move? Seeking to understand why Colombians migrate irregularly to the United States and improve dissuasive messaging. grant opened on Aug. 1.
Meeting of U.S. Officials with Taliban Representatives
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: On July 30 and 31, Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, alongside Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri, and Chief of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan based in Doha Karen Decker, led a U.S. delegation to continue discussions regarding critical interests with senior Taliban representatives and technocratic professionals in Doha, Qatar.
DOS-IRQ offers new grant application process starting Aug. 1
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Women and Technology initiative grant opened on Aug. 1.
Republic of Vanuatu National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I extend my greetings and warm congratulations to you and the ni-Vanuatu in celebration of your National Day on July 30.
The United States Reaffirms Commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: For more than fifty years, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has endured as the foundation of a system built on nuclear restraint. For the next two weeks, the United States, led by Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation Adam Scheinman, will join ...
Secretary Blinken to Deliver Remarks at the Launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks at the launch of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. EDT in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the Department of State. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, USAID Administrator Samantha Power, and Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong will also provide remarks during the event.
Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
Meeting of U.S. Officials with Taliban Representatives
By State Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
Release: On July 30 and 31, Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, alongside Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights Rina Amiri, and Chief of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan based in Doha Karen Decker, led a U.S. delegation to continue discussions regarding critical interests with senior Taliban representatives and technocratic professionals in Doha, Qatar.
New PEPFAR Initiative: Safe Births, Healthy Babies
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: In 2024, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) intends to, subject to availability of appropriated funds and completion of congressional notification procedures, launch the Safe Births, Healthy Babies Initiative - a two-year $40 million PEPFAR effort to accelerate progress to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) in PEPFAR supported high HIV burden countries.
Designating Leaders and Financial Facilitators of ISIS and al-Qa’ida Cells in Maldives
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Today, the United States is designating Maldivian supporters of ISIS and al-Qa’ida, including 18 ISIS and ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K) facilitators and two al-Qa’ida operatives, along with 29 associated companies.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with African Union Commission Chairperson Faki About the Attempted Takeover in Niger
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Benin National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the people of Benin on marking 63 years of independence.
Countering Hizballah Through International Law Enforcement Cooperation
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States Leads Multilateral Efforts on Countering Hizballah’s Global Terrorist and Other Illicit Activities.
Kenya Considering Leading a Multinational Force in Haiti
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: The United States commends the Government of Kenya for responding to Haiti’s call and for considering to serve as the lead nation for a multinational force in Haiti to assist in addressing insecurity caused by gang violence. The United States looks forward to working with partners of Haiti to advance this process successfully, including through a UN Security Council Resolution authorizing a multinational force to Haiti.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum
By State Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum. The Secretary conveyed the continued unwavering support of the United States for President Bazoum and Niger’s democracy. He underscored that the United States rejects efforts to overturn the constitutional order...