News from 2023
McCaul Promises Consequences for Those Who Interfere in Safe Passage of Americans
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C.- Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) issued the following statement on the safety of American citizens in Sudan.
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan on April 22-27. Assistant Secretary Lu will lead a U.S. delegation to build on the Secretary’s successful travel to the region in February, discuss a wide range of shared interests, and strengthen regional ties to create a more connected and prosperous Central Asia.
7 notices published in week ending April 8 by State Department
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
There were seven notices published by the State Department in week ending April 8, according to the Federal Register.
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Lu’s Travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
Release: Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan on April 22-27. Assistant Secretary Lu will lead a U.S. delegation to build on the Secretary’s successful travel to the region in February, discuss a wide range of shared interests, and strengthen regional ties to create a more connected and prosperous Central Asia.
Sudan: Travel Advisory Remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
News Release: On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan. The Department continues to advise U.S. citizens not to travel to Sudan. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on April 19, 2023.
Suspension of Operations at Embassy Khartoum
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State has temporarily suspended operations at our Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan and safely evacuated all U.S. personnel and their dependents under our security responsibility. Suspending operations at one of our embassies is always a difficult decision, but the safety of our personnel ...
Earth Day 2023
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
News Release: On the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, we are reminded to maintain our focus on responding to the threats to our planet while also taking stock of progress made. The United States has made unprecedented investments in the health of our planet, leading global efforts to protect the environment and tackle the climate crisis.
Sudan: Travel Advisory Remains Level 4 – Do Not Travel
By State Newswire | Apr 23, 2023
Release: On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan. The Department continues to advise U.S. citizens not to travel to Sudan. This replaces the previous Travel Advisory issued on April 19, 2023.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Call with President of Ecuador Guillermo Lasso
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Meets with Abby Maxman, CEO of Oxfam America
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Deputy Spokesperson Shejal Pulivarti:
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman Meets with The Asia Foundation's New President and CEO Laurel Miller
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, Deputy Administrator Coleman met with Laurel Miller, President and CEO of the Asia Foundation.
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, Chairman of the Munich Security Conference
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Administrator Samantha Power’s Call With World Food Program Executive Director Cindy McCain
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Today, April 7, marks 75 years since the World Health Organization’s Constitution cemented the principle that the health of all people is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security.
The United States Condemns Extension of Taliban’s Ban on Female Afghan UN Workers in Afghanistan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Statement by Administrator Samantha Power
USAID Co-hosts the 2023 “Amplifying HBCUs and Black Voices in Development” Conference and Career Expo at Tennessee State University
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
On April 12-13, USAID and Tennessee State University will co-host “Amplifying HBCUs and Black Voices in Development,” a conference and career expo.
USAID and DFC Plan to Galvanize Private Investment in Ukraine
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Ukraine to support attracting investments to Ukraine as part of their efforts to help address the country’s urgent development priorities and economic recovery.
Administrator Samantha Power’s Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
Administrator Samantha Power Meets with AGRA Board of Directors
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:
The United States and Ireland- A Partnership in Combating Global Hunger and Supporting Shared International Development Priorities
By State Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Ireland’s historical experience with famine drives the country’s foreign assistance response to the global food security crisis – resulting in Ireland’s outsized impact on nutrition, food security, and gender responsive climate action.