News from 2023
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kyrgyzstan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (Tier 2). The Government of the Kyrgyz Republic (or Kyrgyzstan) does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period, considering...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Uzbekistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: UZBEKISTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Uzbekistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the...
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Nigeria
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement on Nigeria’s clean energy transition as well as our ongoing support for reforms and decarbonization of Nigeria’s large traditional ...
Risch, Wicker, Rubio, Colleagues Blast Biden for Sidestepping Spy Balloon Inquiry
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: Dear Mr. President: We write to express our deep concern with the lack of transparency from your administration over the information it has collected regarding the surveillance platform that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) deployed over our country. In your State of the Union address this year, ...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: TAJIKISTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Tajikistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Nigeria
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Abuja, Nigeria, June 18-20. While there, he will highlight U.S. engagement on Nigeria’s clean energy transition as well as our ongoing support for reforms and decarbonization of Nigeria’s large traditional...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Sri Lanka
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: SRI LANKA (Tier 2). The Government of Sri Lanka does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
Congressional Record publishes “SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT” in the House section on June 12
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
“SPECIAL ENVOY FOR THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS ACT“ was published in the House section on pages H2800-H2803 on June 12
With Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. I think I can officially say good afternoon, everyone. Yes, 12:02, so good afternoon. (Laughter.).
Special Representative McAuliffe Supports African Innovation In Morocco
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe traveled to Casablanca and Marrakech, Morocco from June 1-2 to meet with African climate and business leaders. The trip’s primary goal was to expand existing public-private partnerships and forge new ones. Additionally, Special Representative McAuliffe was invited to participate in the inaugural GITEX Africa-the largest tech event ever held on the continent.
Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on Ugandan individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.
Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on Ugandan individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.
United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The United States is providing $205 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine as part of our support for those affected by Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine. U.S. humanitarian assistance provides the people of Ukraine with critical support ...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kazakhstan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: KAZAKHSTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Kazakhstan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the...
Designation of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay'i and Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn `Ali al-Mainuki as Specially Designated Global Terrorists discussed on June 16 by State Department
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Strengthening the United States-Singapore Climate Partnership
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: The United States and Singapore are enduring strategic partners that enjoy close and multifaceted cooperation across a range of traditional areas and new frontier issues, including climate change.
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bangladesh
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: BANGLADESH (Tier 2). The Government of Bangladesh does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bhutan
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: BHUTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Bhutan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marian
By State Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
FY 2024 Budget Request For The Middle East And North Africa
By State Newswire Report | Jun 18, 2023
The past year has been marked by severe and increasing pressures on the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Shortages in wheat supplies caused by Putin’s continued war on Ukraine worsened already tenuous food security across the region, which also saw poor domestic harvests due to severe droughts and water shortages.