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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Eritrea
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The law and unimplemented constitution prohibit religiously motivated discrimination and provide for freedom of thought, conscience, and belief, as well as the freedom to practice any religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Djibouti
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution establishes Islam as the state religion but mandates equality for persons of all faiths.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Eswatini
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the right to worship, alone or in community with others, and to change religion or belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Senegal
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution provides for the free practice of religious beliefs, provided public order is maintained, as well as for self-governance by religious groups without government interference.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Zambia
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution declares the country a Christian nation but also provides for religious freedom and upholds the country’s multireligious composition.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Rwanda
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution and other laws prohibit religious discrimination and provide for freedom of religion and worship.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Kenya
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution stipulates there shall be no state religion and prohibits religious discrimination.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mali
By State Newswire Report | May 27, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and grants individuals freedom of religion in conformity with the law.
Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: 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.
Undemocratic Actions Ahead of Cambodian Elections
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: 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.
Announcement of Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: Today, I am announcing a new visa policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) (“3C") of the Immigration and Nationality Act to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair, and peaceful national elections. Under this policy, the United States will be able to restrict the issuance of visas for any Bangladeshi...
Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Moura, Mali
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: 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.
Final United States and Jamaica Annual Bilateral Dialogue Under the Child Protection Compact Partnership
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: The United States and Jamaican government officials, along with implementing partners the International Organization for Migration and Warnath Group, convened for the final bilateral dialogue under the United States-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a jointly developed plan signed by both governments in May 2018. The dialogue focused on shared accomplishments, challenges, and how to sustain progress toward the objectives of the CPC Partnership.
Jordan National Day Statement
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Jordan as you commemorate the 77th anniversary of your independence on May 25.
Notice published by State Department on May 25
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US State Department published a one page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State is committed to the protection of sea turtles around the world. Each year, the Department of State, acting on authority delegated by the President, certifies to Congress that governments and authorities of shrimp-harvesting nations and economies have programs to reduce the ...
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; Annual Determination and Certification of Shrimp-Harvesting Nations discussed on May 25 by State Department
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
The US State Department published a two page notice on May 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
McCaul Delivers Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Modernizing U.S. Arms Exports, Strengthening AUKUS
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul gave the following remarks at a full committee hearing with officials from the State and Defense Departments on challenges our allies and U.S. industry face with our arms exports processes and how those challenges can be bridged to ensure the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States is successful.
Final United States and Jamaica Annual Bilateral Dialogue Under the Child Protection Compact Partnership
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: The United States and Jamaican government officials, along with implementing partners the International Organization for Migration and Warnath Group, convened for the final bilateral dialogue under the United States-Jamaica Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a jointly developed plan signed by both governments in May 2018. The dialogue focused on shared accomplishments, challenges, and how to sustain progress toward the objectives of the CPC Partnership.
Jordan National Day Statement
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to the people of Jordan as you commemorate the 77th anniversary of your independence on May 25.