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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.
Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
Release: Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the first virtual meeting of senior representatives from 43 Atlantic coastal countries on May 23 to build upon a Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses and Violations in Moura, Mali
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News 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.
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.
Senior Officials Meeting on Atlantic Cooperation
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Ambassador Jessye Lapenn hosted the first virtual meeting of senior representatives from 43 Atlantic coastal countries on May 23 to build upon a Joint Statement issued last September on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
Sea Turtle Conservation and Shrimp Imports Into the United States
By State Newswire | May 26, 2023
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...
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.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Guinea-Bissau
By State Newswire Report | May 26, 2023
The constitution establishes the separation of religion and state and the responsibility of the state to respect and protect legally recognized religious groups.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: The Gambia
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for the freedom of religious choice as long as it does not impinge on the rights of others or the national interest.
State Department Engages Partners on Burma Sanctions Coordination
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: On May 24, the Sanctions Coordinators for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and the services in charge of sanctions policy and implementation of the European Commission and the European External Action Service met to continue to assess and align ongoing efforts related to sanctions on Burma (Myanmar).
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Tuvalu
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for the freedom to change religion or belief and the freedom to show and spread religious belief through worship, teaching, observance, or practice.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Vanuatu
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for individual freedom of “religious or traditional beliefs,” with the preamble to the constitution referring to “traditional Melanesian values, faith in God, and Christian principles.
Eritrean National Day
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Eritrea on the 32nd anniversary of their nation’s independence. The United States hopes that a shared desire for peace and freedom will bring our peoples closer together.
Joint Statement from the United States, Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom on Spain Joining the Blue Dot Network
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Japan, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom on the occasion of Spain joining the Blue Dot Network Steering Committee.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: The United States continues to support Somalia and our other East African partners in their efforts to disrupt al-Shabaab’s operations. Countering one of al-Qa’ida’s most dangerous affiliates, which has killed thousands of people, including Americans, in Somalia and across East Africa remains a shared priority with the Somali government.
Forbes Names U.S. Department of State as One of the Best Employers for New Graduates 2023
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Forbes, in partnership with Statista, has named the U.S. Department of State as one of the Best Employers for New Graduates 2023.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
McCaul Slams State’s ‘Weakness and Passivity’ on China Policy, Blocking Competitive Actions Toward CCP
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the department’s reported blocking of competitive actions, such as sanctions and export controls on entities like Huawei, aimed at countering the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) growing aggression.
McCaul Statement on CCP Ban of US Chipmaker Micron
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement in response to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) banning certain Chinese companies from using microchips produced by Micron Technology.