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Attack on the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia

The United States strongly condemns today’s attack by Al-Shabaab in Buulo Mareer on the Ugandan peacekeeping forces deployed to the African Union Transition Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia.


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Deputy Secretary Verma’s Travel to Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles

Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Mauritius on May 29-30, Comoros on May 30-31, and Seychelles on May 31-June 1, a demonstration of the U.S. elevating its partnerships across Africa and deepening engagement in the Indian Ocean Region.


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Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Moura, Mali

In March 2022, elements of the Malian Armed Forces with the support of members of the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group – a transnational criminal organization – conducted a military operation in Moura, Mali, which killed more than 500 people according to the UN Human Rights Office.



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Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the U.S.-India Business Council’s India Ideas Summit

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Please - thank you, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please, take a seat. I have to say I’ve never really gotten used to people standing up when I enter a room. I always say look, if you really need the exercise, go ahead. And I’m honored to be here tonight as Scott Nathan’s opening act. I know you’re looking forward to hearing from Scott.


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Secretary Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning, everyone. I really want to start by thanking Secretary General Stoltenberg for his friendship, his partnership, and especially his leadership of our NATO Alliance during one of the most critical times that I can remember in Alliance history. Because of his strong and steady hand, our Alliance is stronger and it’s more unified than it’s ever been.


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Remarks and Media Availability With President Azali Assoumani of the Council of State of the Comoros

Release: President Azali: - very important and also at that time very particular. The collaboration is more than needed.


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Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine

Release: The United States continues to stand with the people of Ukraine, whose enduring courage and solidarity inspires the world. The United States is partnering with over 50 nations to lead efforts in support of Ukraine’s self-defense against Russian aggression.


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Seychelles Embassy Opening

Release: Thank you very much. Mr. President, Ambassador, Vice President Speaker of the National Assembly,, and the Chief Justice and Ministers, the leader of government, businesses, the National Assembly, leader of the opposition, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.


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26 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

There were 26 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in December 2022.


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At a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with the #AfghanEvac Coalition

Release: MS TEKACH: Good afternoon and thank you for joining us here today at the National Museum of American Diplomacy to recognize the extraordinary efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers elemental to the unique and unprecedented collaboration and partnership between the United States Department of State and the #AfghanEvac Coalition.


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U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Lenderking’s Travel to Saudi Arabia

Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking traveled to Saudi Arabia on June 12 to advance efforts to further expand the continuing benefits of the truce and launch a comprehensive peace process.



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Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs publishes 38 in March

There were 38 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs in March.


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Public press releases or notices: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs publishes 53 in February

There were 53 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs in February.


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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs publishes 25 press releases or notices in January

There were 25 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs in January.


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U.S. Support for the Minnesota Bid to Host Expo 2027

Release: On June 21 in Paris the United States will present to the member states of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) our bid to bring an international expo to Minnesota ahead of the selection vote. With a projected 14 million visits, it will serve as a gateway to the heartland of America.


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Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani at a Joint Press Availability

Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Greetings everyone. Let me begin by extending my condolences for the passing of former Prime Minister Berlusconi. Mr. Minister, we’re thinking of you, we’re thinking of the Italian people at this time.


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U.S.-Costa Rica Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration

Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Costa Rica.


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The Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities

Release: On behalf of the United States Government, I congratulate the people of Portugal on their celebration of this year’s Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities on June 10th.