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2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sri Lanka

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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...

United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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).

2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kazakhstan

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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...

Namibia National Day

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel

State Department Announces 28th Experience America Visit to Boston

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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.

2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bangladesh

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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.

2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Pakistan

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

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...

Economic Health Dialogue of the Americas Ministerial in Panama Fosters Preparedness for Future Pandemics in the Western Hemisphere

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

Release: On March 20, 2023, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez hosted the first Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) high-level ministerial meeting in partnership with the Panamanian government. The high-level dialogue of the EHA facilitated...

2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Turkmenistan

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

Release: According to its constitution, Turkmenistan is a secular democracy, although President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, son of former President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, controls all aspects of the country. Serdar Berdimuhamedov became president after the March 12 presidential election, which was not observed...

Namibia National Day

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

News 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.

McCaul, Rogers, Risch, Wicker Urge Biden to Send DPICM to Ukraine

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), along with Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee...

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel

McCaul Letter Demands Blinken Produce Afghanistan Documents Ahead of March 23 Testimony or Face Subpoena

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: On March 3, 2023, I wrote to you regarding the State Department’s ongoing failure to comply with the Committee’s requests for documents and information concerning the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. For the reasons outlined below, it is essential...

2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kyrgyz Republic

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

Release: The Kyrgyz Republic has a presidential system of government, adopted in 2021. President Sadyr Japarov was elected in January 2021 through elections considered by international observers to be generally free and fair.

Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

Release: This week, as Russia’s unconscionable war of aggression against Ukraine continues at great human cost, we are again reminded of the boundless courage and steadfast resolve of the Ukrainian people, and the strong support for Ukraine across the international community.

Risch, Wicker, McCaul, Rogers Urge Biden to Send DPICM to Ukraine

By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Mike ...