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2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Equatorial Guinea
By State Newswire | May 16, 2023
Release: The constitution provides for freedom of religion and worship and prohibits political parties based on religious affiliation. The law states there is no national religion, but by decree and practice, the government gives preference to the Roman Catholic Church and the Protestant Reformed Church of Equatorial...
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Niger
By State Newswire | May 16, 2023
Release: The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of religion and worship consistent with public order, social peace, and national unity. It provides for the separation of state and religion and prohibits religiously affiliated political parties.
2022 Report on International Religious Freedom: Mozambique
By State Newswire | May 16, 2023
Release: The constitution provides for the right to practice freely or not to practice religion and prohibits discrimination based on religion. These and other rights may temporarily be suspended or restricted only in the event of a declaration of a state of war, siege, or emergency. The constitution prohibits political parties from using names or symbols associated with religious groups. Religious groups have the right to organize, worship, and operate schools.
DOS-COL offers new grant application process starting May 15
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Advancing Media Literacy of Regional Journalists in Colombia grant opened on May 15.
DOS-NEA-AC grant application closes on June 15
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Supporting American-Style Higher Education in Iraq 2023 grant opened on May 15.
Sentencing of Human Rights Defender Guo Feixiong
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Release: We condemn the reported sentencing of human rights activist and lawyer Guo Feixiong, also known as Yang Maodong. The PRC government sentenced Mr. Guo to eight years of imprisonment for his peaceful advocacy work on behalf of the people of the PRC. Our diplomats were blocked from attending his trial in...
“DEMANDING THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA IMMEDIATELY RELEASE MARK SWIDAN” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “DEMANDING THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CHINA IMMEDIATELY RELEASE MARK SWIDAN” on May 10.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al Thani
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Paraguay National Day
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes and congratulations to the people of Paraguay on the anniversary of your independence.
DOS-ISN offers new grant application process starting May 15
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Security & Strategic Trade Management Academy grant opened on May 15.
ICYMI: Chairman McCaul Joined ABC’s “This Week” with Jonathan Karl on Sunday
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Jonathan Karl on ABC’s “This Week" to discuss Biden’s border crisis and the passage of H.R. 2, the debt ceiling, Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, and the latest on his Afghanistan withdrawal investigation.
Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Verma’s Travel to Poland, Moldova, and Romania
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
News 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 ...
Welcoming Ceasefire Agreement in Israel and Gaza
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Release: The United States welcomes the agreement today for a ceasefire to bring an end to the hostilities in Israel and Gaza. We express our condolences to the families of civilians who were killed and those who were injured in the violence.
Paraguay National Day
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm wishes and congratulations to the people of Paraguay on the anniversary of your independence.
DOS-LKA grant application closes on June 12
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
SMALL & MIGHTY GRANTS PROGRAM grant opened on May 15.
DOS-INL grant application closes on July 12
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Countering the Illicit Exotic Pet Trade in South and Central Asia grant opened on May 15.
McCaul Formally Requests First Transcribed Interviews for Afghanistan Withdrawal Investigation
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul has formally requested the first set of transcribed interviews for the committee’s investigation into the Biden Administration’s chaotic and deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul has requested transcribed interviews of the following people...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
ICYMI: Chairman McCaul Joined ABC’s “This Week” with Jonathan Karl on Sunday
By State Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul joined Jonathan Karl on ABC’s “This Week" to discuss Biden’s border crisis and the passage of H.R. 2, the debt ceiling, Putin’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, and the latest on his Afghanistan withdrawal investigation.
57 press releases or notices published in December 2022 by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs
By State Newswire | May 14, 2023
There were 57 press releases or notices published by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of African Affairs in December 2022.