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Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.
Senior Official for Global Women’s Issues Fotovat Travels to the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Moldova, and Denmark
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Senior Official to the Secretary of State in the Office of Global Women’s Issues Katrina Fotovat will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Berlin, Germany; Chisinau, Moldova; and Copenhagen, Denmark from May 3-16.
Joint Statement on Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the start of direct talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
DOS-OES grant application closes on July 8
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Host of the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) Public-Private Partnership grant opened on May 9.
Togo National Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I join the people of Togo in celebrating 63 years of independence on April 27.
DOS-OES offers new grant application process starting May 9
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Technical Improvements and Training for Mercury-Free Gold Extraction grant opened on May 9.
Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary of the Cessation of Hostilities in Northern Ethiopia
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Today marks six months since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) between the Government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on Nov. 2, 2022, which ended two years of conflict in northern Ethiopia and began a process of peace and recovery...
DOS-PA offers new grant application process starting May 9
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Support to Independent Media Organizations (SIMO) grant opened on May 9.
Subcommittee Hearing Announcement: “Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act”
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The House Foreign Affairs Committee announced the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations will convene a hearing entitled, “Implementation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act" on Friday, May 12th.
Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice Cormier Smith’s Travel to Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Durban
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Special Representative Desirée Cormier Smith will travel to South Africa from May 9-13 to engage government and civil society representatives and seek opportunities for partnership going forward. This is her first visit to the region in this role.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Cohen
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Designation of Sri Lankan Governor Due to Involvement in a Gross Violation of Human Rights
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The United States is designating Wasantha Karannagoda, Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, pursuant to Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023, due to his involvement in a gross violation of human rights during his tenure as a Naval Commander. As a result of today’s action, Karannagoda and his wife, Srimathi Ashoka Karannagoda, are ineligible for entry into the United States.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
Evacuation Efforts of U.S. Citizens From Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: A U.S. government-organized convoy carrying U.S citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries arrived at Port Sudan on April 29. From there, we are assisting U.S. citizens and others who are eligible with onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where additional U.S.
Assistant Secretary Stewart Travels to South Africa and Egypt
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: From May 6-12, 2023, Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Mallory Stewart will travel to Cape Town and Pretoria, South Africa, and Cairo, Egypt, to meet with leaders in government and academia, as well as NGO officials.
Secretary Blinken’s Calls with President Ruto of Kenya and President Azali of Comoros About Ending the Conflict in Sudan
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.
McCaul, Meeks Condemn Assad’s Readmission to the Arab League
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) issued the following statement condemning the Arab League’s decision to re-admit Bashar Al-Assad.
The Attack on AHA Centre Convoy
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: We are deeply concerned by reports that unknown assailants in Burma shot at an ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) convoy under military escort. Just ahead of the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit, these attacks in Shan State come as the regime’s violence and ...
South African Freedom Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my deepest congratulations to South Africa’s people and government on this year’s Freedom Day.
Sierra Leone National Day
By State Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to President Bio and the people of Sierra Leone as you celebrate 62 years of independence.