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2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Zimbabwe
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: ZIMBABWE (Tier 2). The Government of Zimbabwe 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:
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: SOMALIA (Special Case). Somalia remains a Special Case for the 21st consecutive year. The country continued to face protracted conflict, insecurity, and ongoing humanitarian crises, which impeded government, international community, and NGO operations. The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) controlled...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Zambia
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: ZAMBIA (Tier 2). The Government of Zambia 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: New Zealand
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: New Zealand (Tier 2). The Government of New Zealand 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: Ghana
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: GHANA (Tier 2). The Government of Ghana 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...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Cuba
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: CUBA (Tier 3). The Government of Cuba does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity, is not making significant efforts to do so; therefore Cuba remained on Tier 3. Despite...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Democratic Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (Tier 2).
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Guinea
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: GUINEA (Tier 2). The Government of Guinea 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 COVID-19, if...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Republic of the Congo
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO (Tier 2 Watch List).
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Nicaragua
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: NICARAGUA (Tier 3). The Government of Nicaragua does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so, even considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on its anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Nicaragua remained on...
2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Madagascar
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2023
Release: MADAGASCAR (Tier 2 Watch List). The Government of Madagascar does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. These efforts included identifying and providing services to more victims; launching an updated NAP to combat trafficking;...
Secretary Blinken’s Trip to the People’s Republic of China and the United Kingdom
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Beijing, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and London, the United Kingdom, June 16-21.
Secretary of State Blinken Phone Call with PRC State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: The United States warmly congratulates Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh on his election as chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti June 12. The United States also welcomes the extension of IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu’s tenure.
Welcoming Proceedings at the International Court of Justice to Hold the Syrian Regime Accountable
By State Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes Canada and the Netherlands’ decision to initiate legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice to hold Syria accountable for the reported torture of thousands of individuals at the hands of the Assad regime. For over twelve years, the Assad regime has been responsible for innumerable atrocities, including those involving killings, torture, enforced disappearance, the use of chemical weapons, and other inhumane acts.
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Summit
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The United States warmly congratulates Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh on his election as chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) during the IGAD Summit held in Djibouti June 12.
Public Launch of Sudan Conflict Observatory Monitoring Platform
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
As the United States and our partners continue intense diplomatic efforts to end the fighting in Sudan, facilitate humanitarian assistance, and support the aspirations of the Sudanese people for a civilian government, we are monitoring the activities of the warring parties.
Joint Statement Following the Ministerial Meeting of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mekonnen
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Senegalese President Sall
By State Newswire Report | Jun 15, 2023
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: