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Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Togo National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of Togo in celebrating 63 years of independence on April 27.

Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia

Release: Today marks six months since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on Nov. 2, 2022, which ended two years of conflict in northern Ethiopia and began a process of peace and recovery...

Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban

Release: Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to South Africa from May 9-13 to engage government and civil society representatives and seek opportunities for partnership going forward. This is her first visit to the region in this role.

Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights

Release: The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights during his tenure as a Naval Commander. As a result of today’s action, Karannagoda and his wife, Srimathi Ashoka Karannagoda, are ineligible for entry into the United States.

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan

Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.

Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt

Release: From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to meet with leaders in government and academia, as well as NGO officials.

Secretary Blinken’s Calls with President Ruto of Kenya and President Azali of Comoros About Ending the Conflict in Sudan

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

South African Freedom Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my deepest congratulations to South Africa’s people and government on this year’s Freedom Day.

Sierra Leone National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 62 years of independence.

Tanzania Union Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Tanzanian people on the 59th anniversary of the creation of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana

By State Newswire | May 6, 2023

Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and Georgetown, Guyana, May 8-10. The Assistant Secretary will promote regional energy security and advance the clean energy transition in the Caribbean, key goals of the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030).

Designation of Three Former Colombian Officials Due to Involvement in Gross Violations of Human Rights

By State Newswire | May 5, 2023

Release: The United States has proudly supported Colombia’s Peace Accord since its signing in 2016.  Colombia’s Peace Accord addresses conflict-related atrocities and abuses which took place over more than 50 years, through a Comprehensive System for Truth, Justice, Reparation, and Non-Repetition.  This system...

Public press releases or notices: U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs publishes 51 in April

By State Newswire | May 5, 2023

There were 51 press releases or notices published by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in April.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Before His Meeting with Women Mayors from the Western Hemisphere On the Margins of the Cities Summit of the Americas

Release: AMBASSADOR HACHIGIAN: My voice is half here, but I’m 100 percent here. I’m so excited to have this conversation with these fantastic mayors. Before I worked for a city, I didn’t appreciate how much power that cities have to shape the lives of women, from giving them opportunities at schools, to getting...

2023 Cities Summit of the Americas Deliverables

Release: President Biden announced at the June 2022 Ninth Summit of the Americas that Denver, Colorado and the U.S. Department of State will host the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas.

U.S. Government Announces Sweeping New Actions to Manage Regional Migration

Release: Today, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are announcing sweeping new measures to further reduce unlawful migration across the Western Hemisphere, significantly expand lawful pathways for protection, and facilitate the safe, orderly, and humane processing of migrants.

Secretary Blinken to Travel to Denver, Colorado to Attend the Cities Summit of the Americas

Release: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Denver, Colorado, April 27-28 to attend the first Cities Summit of the Americas. In Denver, Secretary Blinken will meet with local government leaders from across the Western Hemisphere working to make their communities more prosperous, equitable, fair...

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Following a Meeting with Mayors from the Western Hemisphere To Discuss Efforts to Combat Fentanyl