News from 2023
McCaul, Mast Frustrated with Lack of Transparency in Ongoing Malley Saga
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Dear Secretary Blinken: Thank you for making John Bass, Under Secretary of State for Management, and Gentry Smith, Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security, available for a closed briefing with us on July 28th on the suspension of Special Envoy for Iran, Robert Malley’s, security clearance.
Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on Aug. 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the chance to choose their future without fear of repression or intimidation, in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution. We believe the best route to peace and prosperity is for governments to respect the right of their citizens to vote and allow for peaceful and democratic political processes.
Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in Tibet
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The State Department is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under the authority of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on People’s Republic of China (PRC) officials for their involvement in the forcible assimilation of more than one million Tibetan children in government-run boarding schools. These coercive policies seek to eliminate Tibet’s distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions among younger generations of Tibetans.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Foreign Minister Shoukry of Egypt
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Assistant Secretary of State Satterfield Travels to India
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: From August 22-27, 2023, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Lee Satterfield will travel to India to lead the United States’ delegation to the Group of 20 (G20) Culture Ministerial in Varanasi, India. The Assistant Secretary’s trip comes on the heels of Prime Minister Modi’s official state visit to the United States in June and precedes the G20 Leaders’ Summit which is slated to occur in early September.
Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in Tibet
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: The State Department is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under the authority of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on People’s Republic of China (PRC) officials for their involvement in the forcible assimilation of more than one million Tibetan children in government-run boarding schools. These coercive policies seek to eliminate Tibet’s distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions among younger generations of Tibetans.
McCaul, Risch, Menendez Condemn PARLACEN’s Decision to Expel Taiwan
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) have released the following statement after the Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) expelled Taiwan and admitted China as a permanent observer yesterday.
Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
Release: As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on Aug. 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the chance to choose their future without fear of repression or intimidation, in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution. We believe the best route to peace and prosperity is for governments to respect the right of their citizens to vote and allow for peaceful and democratic political processes.
Kevin K. Sullivan
By State Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: Ambassador Kevin K. Sullivan was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Nicaragua on Oct. 11, 2018. He most recently served as the Deputy Permanent Representative to the United States Mission to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. Previously, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission/Chargé d’Affaires in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Selection of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: The United States congratulates Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on his selection as Thailand’s next prime minister. This year, we celebrate 190 years of formal diplomatic relations, making the U.S.-Thai partnership one of our oldest relationships in the world. Together, as friends and allies, we have deepened mutual prosperity, improved security in the region, faced global public health challenges, and forged strong people-to-people ties.
LOCATION CHANGE: Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Roundtable with Abbey Gate Gold Star Families
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has announced the full committee will hold a roundtable discussion with some of the family members of the U.S. service members killed in the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA)’s Abbey Gate on Aug. 26,...
Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States expanded the use of its Burma-related sanctions authorities to allow for sanctions to be imposed on any foreign individual or entity determined to be operating in the jet fuel sector of Burma’s economy. This expands our ability to exert pressure on Burma’s military regime while further supporting the people of Burma.
The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: Today, the United States announced more than $16 million in humanitarian assistance as a contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for capacity building efforts through the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program (WHP).
The United States Announces Humanitarian Assistance for the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Today, the United States announced more than $16 million in humanitarian assistance as a contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for capacity building efforts through the Western Hemisphere Regional Migration Program (WHP).
Forbes Names U.S. Department of State as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2023
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: For the fifth year in a row, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, has named the U.S. Department of State as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for both Washington, D.C. and Virginia for 2023. The Department also ranked second in Virginia and fifth in D.C. within the Government Services category.
Expanding Burma Sanctions Authorities and Imposing Sanctions on Additional Jet Fuel Suppliers
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: Today, the United States expanded the use of its Burma-related sanctions authorities to allow for sanctions to be imposed on any foreign individual or entity determined to be operating in the jet fuel sector of Burma’s economy. This expands our ability to exert pressure on Burma’s military regime while further supporting the people of Burma.
United States Takes Actions to Combat Illicit Activity Utilizing Virtual Currency
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: Today, in a whole-of-government effort, the United States is taking actions against two of the three co-founders of the sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for their roles facilitating the laundering of cryptocurrency stolen by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Secretary Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks at the Crimea Platform Summit
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. Thank you, President Zelenskyy, for convening us for the third Crimea Platform Summit.
LOCATION CHANGE: Chairman McCaul Announces Committee Roundtable with Abbey Gate Gold Star Families
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Austin, TX - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has announced the full committee will hold a roundtable discussion with some of the family members of the U.S. service members killed in the terrorist attack at the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA)’s Abbey Gate on Aug. 26,...
United States Takes Actions to Combat Illicit Activity Utilizing Virtual Currency
By State Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Today, in a whole-of-government effort, the United States is taking actions against two of the three co-founders of the sanctioned virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash for their roles facilitating the laundering of cryptocurrency stolen by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).