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DOS-MMR grant application closes on Aug. 1
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
YSEALI Regional Workshop: Countering Online Disinformation and Hate Speech grant opened on May 25.
United States and Moldova Sign Open Skies Agreement
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: On May 18 in Chisinau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma and Moldova Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Lilia Dabija, with Prime Minister Dorin Recean, signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement (“Agreement") between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic of Moldova - the first bilateral air transport agreement negotiated by the two countries.
Eritrean National Day
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
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.
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
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.
Announcement of Visa Policy to Promote Democratic Elections in Bangladesh
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News 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 ...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
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.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Tshisekedi
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Assistant Secretary Holmgren to Deliver Remarks on the Importance of FISA Section 702 to American Diplomacy
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: As Congress considers reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), the State Department’s Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research (INR), Brett Holmgren, will deliver remarks on the importance of Section 702 to empowering U.S. diplomacy and advancing American ...
Terrorist Designation of al-Shabaab Leaders
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
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.
State Department Engages Partners on Burma Sanctions Coordination
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
News 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: Sao Tome and Principe
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution and the law on religious freedom provide for freedom of religion and worship and equality for all, irrespective of religious belief, and provide for judicial protection to all religious denominations.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Namibia
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of belief and the right to practice, profess, and promote any religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Uganda
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and stipulates there shall be no state religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Togo
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution specifies the state is secular and protects the rights of all citizens to exercise their religious beliefs, consistent with the nation’s laws.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma’s Travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania
By State Newswire | May 25, 2023
Release: Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania May 14-20. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Assistant Secretary Todd D. Robinson, Bureau...
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Comoros
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution specifies Islam is the state religion and defines the national identity as being based on a single religion – Sunni Islam – but proclaims equality of rights and obligations for all, regardless of religious belief.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: South Africa
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion and belief and prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Burundi
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution defines the state as secular, prohibits religious discrimination, and provides for freedom of conscience and religion.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Botswana
By State Newswire Report | May 25, 2023
The constitution provides for freedom of religion, with certain exceptions, and for protection against governmental discrimination based on creed.