News from 2023
Judgment in Certain Iranian Assets Case
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: Today the International Court of Justice issued a judgment in the Certain Iranian Assets case rejecting the vast majority of Iran’s case under the now-terminated Treaty of Amity. This is a major victory for the United States and victims of Iran’s State-sponsored terrorism.
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Those Responsible for the Murder of Shakeel Khan
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $5 million for certain information leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual, who committed, attempted or conspired to commit, or aided or abetted in the commission of the murder of Shakeel Khan.
The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support.
Department Renews Charter of Overseas Schools Advisory Council
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: On March 24, 2023, the Department of State renewed the charter of the Overseas Schools Advisory Council (OSAC) to provide a formal channel for consultation and advice from U.S. corporations and foundations regarding American-sponsored overseas schools. The Under Secretary for Management has determined that renewal of the advisory committee charter is necessary and in the public interest.
Guiding Principles on Government Use of Surveillance Technologies
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Surveillance technologies can be important tools for protecting national security and public safety when used responsibly and in a manner consistent with applicable international law. At the same time, a growing number of governments misuse surveillance technologies to restrict access to information ...
Instability and Democratic Backsliding in Somaliland
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The United States is increasingly concerned by the continuing violence in Lascanood and joins other international partners and neighbors in calling for de-escalation, adherence to the agreed ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian access, and resumption of constructive dialogue towards peaceful resolution. Continued violence will increase the potential for extremist groups to sow broader instability and further exacerbate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Russia’s Arrest of a U.S. Citizen
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: We are deeply concerned over Russia’s widely-reported detention of a U.S. citizen journalist. We are in contact with the Wall Street Journal on this situation. Whenever a U.S. citizen is detained abroad, we immediately seek consular access, and seek to provide all appropriate support.
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Brussels, Belgium, April 3-5, to attend the NATO Foreign Ministerial and the tenth U.S.-EU Energy Council meeting. During the NATO Foreign Ministerial, Secretary Blinken will emphasize continued U.S. support for Ukraine and our commitment to transatlantic ...
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Vietnamese Vice Minister Ngoc
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
Joint Statement of the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: Pursuant to the shared goal of continuing to advance bilateral space cooperation and to further strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance as declared by the leaders of both nations, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America held the Eighth Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive...
Invocation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to Examine Reports of the Russian Federation’s Forcible Transfer and Deportation of Ukraine’s Children
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: The United States and 44 other countries, with the support of Ukraine, invoked the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Moscow Mechanism requesting that the OSCE’s Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) establish an expert mission to examine allegations of the ...
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan on the Secretary’s Upcoming Travel to Belgium
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
Release: MR PATEL: Hey, everybody. Good afternoon. Thanks so much for joining us on this trip preview call for the Secretary’s trip to Brussels on Monday for the U.S.-EU Energy Dialogue, as well as the NATO foreign ministers ministerial. Joining me today is Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ambassador Dereck ...
The Dissolution of Political Parties in Burma
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: We strongly condemn the Burma military regime-controlled Union Election Commission’s decision to abolish 40 political parties, including the National League for Democracy (NLD).
Judgment in Certain Iranian Assets Case
By State Newswire | Mar 31, 2023
News Release: Today the International Court of Justice issued a judgment in the Certain Iranian Assets case rejecting the vast majority of Iran’s case under the now-terminated Treaty of Amity. This is a major victory for the United States and victims of Iran’s State-sponsored terrorism.
In Defense of Democracy – Citizens Summit on Democracy
By State Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
Release: Good afternoon, everyone. It is a pleasure to be back in Zambia and here with you all today. I’d like to thank the Global Democracy Coalition and the Youth Democracy Cohort for this opportunity to speak with you all today, and to William Carew and Karine Kakasi for joining this discussion. I can’t think...
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken at an Event Thanking Members of the State Department Workforce Who Helped Welcome 222 Political Prisoners from Nicaragua
By State Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, this is really a moment to just drop the mic and leave because - (laughter) - a few things I wanted to share with all of you, but I think the first and most important is this: Moments like this are important. We don’t usually take the time, even half an hour, 45 minutes, to just ...
Travel Smart from the Start
By State Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens traveling and living overseas. As more U.S. citizens travel abroad - for family visits, vacation, or any occasion - we remind you to travel smart from the start by doing the following
Transgender Day of Visibility
By State Newswire | Apr 1, 2023
News Release: On Transgender Day of Visibility, the United States reaffirms that transgender rights are human rights. We celebrate the achievements and resilience of transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming persons around the world. We recognize their bravery in their hard-fought work for equality, inclusion, and the full recognition of their human rights, which continues to this day.