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Namibia National Day
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Namibian people as you celebrate 32 years of independence on March 21.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Turkmenistan
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: According to its constitution, Turkmenistan is a secular democracy, although President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, son of former President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, controls all aspects of the country. Serdar Berdimuhamedov became president after the March 12 presidential election, which was not observed...
Economic Health Dialogue of the Americas Ministerial in Panama Fosters Preparedness for Future Pandemics in the Western Hemisphere
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: On March 20, 2023, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez hosted the first Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA) high-level ministerial meeting in partnership with the Panamanian government. The high-level dialogue of the EHA facilitated...
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Pakistan
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic. On April 11, parliament elected Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister and head of government. This parliamentary election, conducted in accordance with procedures in the constitution, followed a successful no-confidence vote in the...
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bangladesh
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Bangladesh’s constitution provides for a parliamentary form of government that consolidates most power in the Office of the Prime Minister. In a December 2018 parliamentary election, Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party won a third consecutive five-year term that kept her in office as prime minister.
State Department Announces 28th Experience America Visit to Boston
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Department of State and the Office of the Chief of Protocol are proud to announce the 28th Experience America trip to Boston, Massachusetts with members of the foreign Diplomatic Corps, March 26-28, 2023. More than 30 foreign ambassadors - representing countries across 5 continents - will join Massachusetts-native Chief of Protocol of the United States Rufus Gifford to engage local business and community leaders and spotlight a vibrant American city.
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel
Namibia National Day
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: On behalf of the Government and the people of the United States of America, I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Namibian people as you celebrate 32 years of independence on March 21.
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Kazakhstan
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Kazakhstan is a constitutional republic with power concentrated in the presidency. The government and constitution concentrate power in the presidency. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev became president in 2019 and was re-elected in November 20 snap elections. These elections were marked by a lack of competitiveness...
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: The United States is designating four entities and three individuals for sanctions, pursuant to Executive Order 13382, involved in an Iranian military procurement network that has links to Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. This procurement network operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Sri Lanka
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Sri Lanka is a constitutional, multiparty, democratic republic with a freely elected government. Presidential elections were held in 2019, and Gotabaya Rajapaksa won the presidency. He resigned amid protests on July 14, and Parliament elected Ranil Wickremesinghe as president on July 21 to serve the...
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Tajikistan
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: Tajikistan is an authoritarian state dominated politically by President Emomali Rahmon and his supporters since 1992. The constitution provides for a multiparty political system, but the government has historically obstructed political pluralism. In April 2020 Rustam Emomali, the mayor of Dushanbe and...
Private Sector Regional Integration Support
By State Newswire Reports | Mar 22, 2023
Private Sector Regional Integration Support
IRFBA Chair’s Statement on Vietnamese Religious Prisoners of Conscience Y Yich and Y Pum Bya
By State Newswire Reports | Mar 22, 2023
IRFBA Chair’s Statement on Vietnamese Religious Prisoners of Conscience Y Yich and Y Pum Bya
Observing the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia
By State Newswire Reports | Mar 22, 2023
Observing the First International Day to Combat Islamophobia
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Military Procurement Network
By State Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
Release: The United States is designating four entities and three individuals for sanctions, pursuant to Executive Order 13382, involved in an Iranian military procurement network that has links to Iran’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. This procurement network operates on behalf of the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).
Joint Statement on the 52nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
By State Newswire Reports | Mar 22, 2023
Joint Statement on the 52nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
President's Malaria Initiative
By State Newswire Reports | Mar 22, 2023
President's Malaria Initiative