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Department of State Celebrates Groundbreaking of New U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to strengthening the relationship between the United States, Mauritius and the region, Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma and U.S. Ambassador to Mauritius Henry Jardine, with representatives...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: PRIME MINISTER KRISTERSSON: Okay. Most welcome to this press conference, and most welcome to Luleå, Secretary Blinken.
Croatia Statehood Day
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend our best wishes to the people of Croatia as you celebrate your Statehood Day.
Deputy Secretary Verma’s Meeting with Mauritian President Roopun
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Assistant Secretary Pyatt’s Travel to Azerbaijan
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: Department of State Bureau of Energy Resources (ENR) Assistant Secretary Geoffrey R. Pyatt will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30 - June 2. While there, he will participate in the 28th annual Baku Energy Week, which consists of the International Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition, the Caspian International ...
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: PRIME MINISTER KRISTERSSON: Okay. Most welcome to this press conference, and most welcome to Luleå, Secretary Blinken.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Costa Rica
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution recognizes Roman Catholicism as the state religion; the law requires the state to contribute to the Catholic Church’s maintenance.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom:
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution grants individuals the right to choose, practice, and change religions; it prohibits discrimination based on religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Suriname
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion. Both the constitution and the penal code prohibit discrimination based on religion. Any violation may be brought before a court of justice.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Nicaragua
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution prohibits discrimination based on religion; provides for freedom of belief, religion, and worship; and states no one “shall be obligated by coercive measures to declare his or her ideology or beliefs.”
Remarks by Ambassador Beth Van Schaack for the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, Colombia: "Delivering Justice and Accountability in Colombia"
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: It is a privilege to be here today, standing beside President Roberto Vidal. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace’s (JEP) commitment to delivering justice and accountability in complex cases arising out of Colombia’s decades of conflict is inspiring and sets an example for the world.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Trinidad and Tobago
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of conscience and religious belief and practice, including worship.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Venezuela
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
(References to a “regime” or “Maduro regime” below are not intended to indicate that the United States considers such entity a government. In 2019, the Department of State announced the temporary suspension of operations of the U.S. Embassy in Caracas and the withdrawal of diplomatic personnel, and it subsequently announced the opening of the Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU), located at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia.)
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Colombia
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and the right to profess one’s religious beliefs.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uruguay
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and affirms the state does not endorse any specific religion. Legal statutes prohibit discrimination based on religion.
Condemning Violence Against KFOR and Escalatory Actions in Northern Kosovo
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
News Release: We call on all parties to take immediate actions to de-escalate tensions. The United States condemns the unacceptable violence yesterday against NATO-led KFOR troops, law enforcement, and journalists.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Dominica
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion, including freedom of thought, freedom to practice one’s religion, and freedom from taking oaths contrary to one’s beliefs.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Antigua and Barbuda
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of thought and religion, as well as the right to practice and change one’s religion or belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Dominican Republic
By State Newswire Report | May 31, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and belief.
Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hammer Travels to Djibouti and Ethiopia
By State Newswire | May 31, 2023
Release: Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (SEHOA) Ambassador Mike Hammer will travel May 31 - June 6 to Djibouti and Ethiopia. In Djibouti, Ambassador Hammer will participate in the East Africa Security Forum hosted by the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of...