News from August 2023
Hong Kong Authorities’ Ongoing Harassment Campaign
By State Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: The United States strongly condemns the Hong Kong authorities’ ongoing harassment of family members in Hong Kong of democracy advocates living overseas, who are being targeted simply for their association with their loved ones. In particular, we are concerned about the recent cases of Anna Kwok, Elmer Yuen, Dennis Kwok, Christopher Mung, Nathan Law, and Joshua Wong, whose family members and acquaintances, were detained and questioned by Hong Kong police.
Elections in Gabon
By State Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: As Gabonese prepare to head to the polls tomorrow, the United States encourages the Gabonese people to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard. Elections are a fundamental part of a functioning democracy, and all Gabonese deserve this chance to choose their future without fear of repression or intimidation. We affirm the importance of election observation and call on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections.
Under Secretary Zeya’s Remarks at Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day Event
By State Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
Release: It is my sincere honor to speak with you today as we commemorate six years since the start of the horrific genocide against Rohingya.
Week ending Aug. 12: 6 notices published by State Department
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
There were six notices published by the State Department in week ending Aug. 12, according to the Federal Register.
McCaul Commemorates 2nd Anniversary of Abbey Gate Terrorist Attack
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: AUSTIN, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, Afghanistan during the emergency evacuation of the country. The attack, carried...
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Massachusetts, New York, and Colorado, August 28 to August 31
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Boston, New York City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo August 28 to August 31.
McCaul Commemorates 2nd Anniversary of Abbey Gate Terrorist Attack
By State Newswire | Aug 27, 2023
News Release: AUSTIN, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement on the second anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA) in Kabul, Afghanistan during the emergency evacuation of the country. The attack, carried...
Moldova National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend a warm congratulations to Moldova and its people on 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union.
DOS-ECA offers new grant application process starting Aug. 28
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2023
FY 2024 (Academic Year 2025-2026) Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange and Congress-Bundestag/Bundesrat Staff Exchange grant opened on Aug. 28.
Moldova National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 28, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend a warm congratulations to Moldova and its people on 32 years of independence from the Soviet Union.
Uruguay National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uruguay on the 198th anniversary of your independence.
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Kenya and Ethiopia
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer will travel to Nairobi and Addis Ababa August 28 to September 8, where he will meet with Kenyan and Ethiopian officials, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and other international partners. He will discuss the ongoing...
ICYMI: Chairman McCaul on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures”
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: New York, NY - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures" to discuss the impact of the Hunter Biden case on foreign policy and to preview his Afghanistan roundtable being held tomorrow with Abbey Gate Gold Star families.
Uruguay National Day
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Uruguay on the 198th anniversary of your independence.
McCaul on Admin Decision to Start Working Group with China on Economic and Commercial Issues
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has released the following statement on the Biden administration’s decision to start a working group aimed at addressing economic and commercial issues with China, including export controls.
U.S. Department of State Concludes Settlement Resolving Export Violations by Island Pyrochemical Industries Corp.
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with Island Pyrochemical Industries Corp. (IPI), to resolve three violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. The...
U.S. Department of State Concludes Settlement Resolving Export Violations by Island Pyrochemical Industries Corp.
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State has concluded an administrative settlement with Island Pyrochemical Industries Corp. (IPI), to resolve three violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), 22 U.S.C. § 2751 et seq., and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130. The ...
Election Results in Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
Release: The United States is committed to the people of Zimbabwe and their right to choose their leaders in free and fair elections conducted in a transparent manner. We commend those who sought to exercise their right to vote peacefully.
McCaul Expresses Serious Concern Over Potential Iran Leak
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul released the following statement after the Tehran Times - an Iranian regime mouthpiece - released a copy of an alleged internal State Department memo regarding the suspension of Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley’s clearance.
Video of Former Embassy Moscow Service Provider and FSB Summons of U.S. Diplomats
By State Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: We have seen the video shown on Russia’s state media depicting the alleged confession of Russian citizen, Mr. Robert Shonov, as well as images of apparent Federal Security Service (FSB) summons for two diplomats working at U.S. Embassy Moscow in connection to the case.