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Sanctioning PRC and Mexico Based Individuals and Entities for Enabling Illicit Drug Production
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The United States is a leader in the global effort to stop the illicit manufacture and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, a major cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45 in the United States.
Under Secretary Jenkins’ Remarks at the PSI High Level Political Meeting Session on Addressing a Changing International Security Environment and Challenges to Nonproliferation
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
It is my great pleasure to chair this second session, “Addressing a Changing International Security Environment and Challenges to Nonproliferation.”
Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to the Republic of Korea, May 29 – June 2
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK), May 29-June 2.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
From May 30 – June 6, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
The United States is deeply troubled that Cambodian authorities are preventing the Candlelight Party – the Kingdom’s largest opposition party – from participating in July 2023 national elections.
State Department Engages Partners on Burma Sanctions Coordination
By State Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On May 24, the Sanctions Coordinators for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the services in charge of sanctions policy and implementation of the European Commission and the European External Action Service met to continue to assess and align ongoing efforts related to sanctions on Burma (Myanmar).
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Rwanda
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: RWANDA (Tier 2). The Government of Rwanda 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...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Mali
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: MALI (Tier 2). The transition government of Mali does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The transition government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: South Africa
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: SOUTH AFRICA (Tier 2 Watch List).
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Senegal
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: SENEGAL (Tier 2). The Government of Senegal 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...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Cameroon
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: CAMEROON (Tier 2). The Government of Cameroon 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...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: The Bahamas
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: THE BAHAMAS (Tier 1). The Government of The Bahamas fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. The government continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts during the reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Ecuador
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: ECUADOR (Tier 2). The Government of Ecuador 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...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brunei
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: BRUNEI (Tier 2 Watch List). The Government of Brunei does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government made key achievements during the reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Micronesia, Federated States of
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Tier 2).
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Sierra Leone
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: SIERRA LEONE (Tier 2). The Government of Sierra Leone 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...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Mauritania
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: MAURITANIA (Tier 2). The Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania 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...
Special Representative Syed’s Travel to Iraq with U.S. Private Sector Delegation
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: From June 11 to June 15, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed traveled to Baghdad, Iraq. Syed was the senior U.S. government official participant in a U.S.-Iraq Business Council (USIBC) delegation to Iraq. This delegation demonstrated the tremendous interest from the...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Cabo Verde
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: CABO VERDE (Tier 2). The Government of Cabo Verde 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: Benin
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: BENIN (Tier 2). The Government of Benin 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 pandemic...