News from June 2023
Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Moura, Mali
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
In March 2022, elements of the Malian Armed Forces with the support of members of the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group – a transnational criminal organization – conducted a military operation in Moura, Mali, which killed more than 500 people according to the UN Human Rights Office.
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Travel to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Mauritius on May 29-30, Comoros on May 30-31, and Seychelles on May 31-June 1, a demonstration of the U.S. elevating its partnerships across Africa and deepening engagement in the Indian Ocean Region.
DOS-MEX grant application closes on Aug. 15
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Wastewater-based surveillance system of illicit drug consumption in Mexico grant opened on June 15.
Attack on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The United States strongly condemns today’s attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan peacekeeping forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia.
Support for SRSG Perthes in Leading UNITAMS
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The United States underscores our strong support for the United Nations and the ongoing work of Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) Volker Perthes in leading the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS).
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara’s Travel to New York
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara will travel to New York City June 14, where she will observe the Conference of States Parties (COSP) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Special Advisor Minkara will provide an intervention that Ambassador...
Troika and EU Response to African Union Communiqué of 27 May
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union [the Troika plus EU] welcome the African Union (AU) Communiqué of 27 May following the Heads of State and Government Peace & Security Council meeting on Sudan.
On the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The United States is deeply troubled by Uganda’s passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, a law that undermines the human rights, prosperity, and welfare of all Ugandans.
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Djibouti and Ethiopia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel May 31 – June 6 to Djibouti and Ethiopia.
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Prime Minister Jugnauth
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian Leader of the Opposition Duval
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Department of State Celebrates Groundbreaking of New U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States, Mauritius and the region, Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma and U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius Henry Jardine, with representatives from the U.S. Mission in Mauritius, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and other U.S. and Mauritian officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the new U.S. Embassy in Port Louis on May 30.
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Verma’s Meeting with Comorian President Azali
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
U.S. Engagement in Comoros
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The United States and Comoros signed a Joint Statement of Cooperation in February 2023.
Sudan Business Risk Advisory Update
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The Departments of State, the Treasury, Commerce, Labor, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are issuing this Update to the May 2022 Business Risk Advisory related to Sudan in light of the violent conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that erupted in April 2023.
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya Travels to Belgium
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Brussels June 15-16, 2023. During this trip, she will represent the United States at the European Union (EU)-hosted Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, which aims to mobilize ...
Remarks and Media Availability With President Azali Assoumani of the Council of State of the Comoros
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
Very important and also at that time very particular. The collaboration is more than needed.
Deputy Secretary for Management & Resources Richard Verma’s Meeting with Seychellois Foreign Minister Radegonde
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and London, the United Kingdom, June 16-21.
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Commissioner of Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles May De Silva
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: