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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

News Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel and the West Bank June 17-24 and to Jordan June 24-25.


Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Jordan

Release: Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will travel to Israel and the West Bank June 17-24 and to Jordan June 24-25.


Iceland National Day

Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iceland in celebration of your National Day.


Detention of Kosovo Police

Release: We call on President Vucic and the Serbian government to immediately and unconditionally release the three Kosovo police detained on June 14. Their arrest and ongoing detention on spurious charges has exacerbated an already tense situation.


Detention of Kosovo Police

News Release: We call on President Vucic and the Serbian government to immediately and unconditionally release the three Kosovo police detained on June 14. Their arrest and ongoing detention on spurious charges has exacerbated an already tense situation.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Park

Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


Iceland National Day

News Release: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Iceland in celebration of your National Day.


Week ending June 3: 3 notices published by State Department

There were three notices published by the State Department in week ending June 3, according to the Federal Register.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi

News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller


Designation of Arvan Cloud and Affiliates That Have Aided Internet Censorship in Iran

Today, the United States is announcing additional sanctions in our effort to support the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the freedom of expression both online and offline including the freedom to access information via the Internet.


Fiscal Year 2024 Western Hemisphere Budget Request

Remarks of Marcela Escobari, Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean, Before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere


FY 2024 Budget Request For The Middle East And North Africa

The past year has been marked by severe and increasing pressures on the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Shortages in wheat supplies caused by Putin’s continued war on Ukraine worsened already tenuous food security across the region, which also saw poor domestic harvests due to severe droughts and water shortages.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Marian

Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller.


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bhutan

Release: BHUTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Bhutan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19...


2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Bangladesh

Release: BANGLADESH (Tier 2). The Government of Bangladesh does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the...


Strengthening the United States-Singapore Climate Partnership

News Release: The United States and Singapore are enduring strategic partners that enjoy close and multifaceted cooperation across a range of traditional areas and new frontier issues, including climate change.



2023 Trafficking in Persons Report: Kazakhstan

Release: KAZAKHSTAN (Tier 2). The Government of Kazakhstan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared with the previous reporting period, considering the impact of the...


United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine

Release: The United States is providing $205 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Ukraine as part of our support for those affected by Russia’s unprovoked, unjustified, and brutal war against Ukraine. U.S. humanitarian assistance provides the people of Ukraine with critical support ...


Visa Restrictions for Undermining the Democratic Process in Uganda

News Release: In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on Ugandan individuals believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.