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Statement On Georgia’s Suspension Of European Union Accession

Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 9:37 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States condemns the excessive use of force by police against Georgians seeking to exercise their rights to assembly and expression, including their freedom to peacefully protest. We call on all sides to ensure protests remain peaceful. More >>

United States Combats IUU Fishing Through New Sanctions

Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:38 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States is a global leader in sustainability and fisheries governance, and we collaborate with partners around the world to combat IUU fishing and nature crimes. More >>

Designation Of Former Colombian General For Involvement In Gross Violations Of Human Rights

Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:20 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States has proudly supported implementation of Colombia’s Peace Accord since its signing in 2016. We join the Colombian people in commemorating its eighth anniversary this November. More >>

Unjust Sentencing Under Hong Kong’s National Security Law

Monday, 25 November 2024, 12:13 am | U.S. Department of State

We call on Hong Kong authorities to immediately and unconditionally release these 45 individuals and similarly detained political prisoners. More >>

U.S.: Imposing Sanctions For Dispossession And Violence In The West Bank

Monday, 25 November 2024, 12:11 am | U.S. Department of State

The Department of State is imposing sanctions on Eyal Hari Yehuda Company LTD, Itamar Yehuda Levi, Shabtai Koshlevsky, and Zohar Sabah. More >>

Joint Statement On The Second Ministerial Of The Resettlement Diplomacy Network

Friday, 22 November 2024, 8:39 pm | U.S. Department of State

Statement by the Governments of the United States of America and the Governments of Australia, Canada, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, as well as the European Commission, on the occasion of the second ministerial meeting of the Resettlement ... More >>

U.S. Department Of The Treasury’s Office Of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Targets Key Hamas Leaders And Financiers

Wednesday, 20 November 2024, 10:22 pm | U.S. Department of State

Individuals targeted are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended, which targets terrorist groups and their supporters. More >>

The United States And Ukraine Announce Partnership On Leading Edge Small Modular Reactor Projects At COP29

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 10:09 pm | U.S. Department of State

These partnerships will help position Ukraine to take a leadership role on secure and safe nuclear energy and industrial decarbonization. More >>

U.S. Delegation To The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29)

Sunday, 10 November 2024, 6:09 am | U.S. Department of State

The U.S. delegation will be led by Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta. More >>

Joint Statement On The 4th Annual U.S.-ROK Democratic Governance Consultations

Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:35 pm | U.S. Department of State

The text of the statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the 4th annual U.S.-ROK Democratic Governance Consultations. More >>

Rewards For Justice – Reward Offer For Information On 1994 Bombing Of AC Flight 901 In Panama

Thursday, 31 October 2024, 9:08 pm | U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence has assessed that Hizballah was responsible for the bombing of AC 901. More >>

U.S. Dept. Of State - On The Death Of The Terrorist Yahya Sinwar

Monday, 21 October 2024, 5:03 am | U.S. Department of State

The United States stands with Israel in holding accountable those responsible for October 7 and ensuring such an attack can never be repeated. More >>

Reshaping Conflict Prevention In Coastal West Africa

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10:17 pm | U.S. Department of State

Emily Shaffer, Senior Global Fragility Act Coordinator in Coastal West Africa Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations October 8, 2024 As spreading coups and terrorism dominate the headlines, the United States engages in various partnerships across ... More >>

Imposing Sanctions On Sudanese Senior Rapid Support Forces Leader

Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 10:16 pm | U.S. Department of State

The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF has caused immense devastation, with tens of thousands of dead and more than 11 million total displaced, both internally and externally. The Sudanese people demand and deserve peace and justice and a return ... More >>

Joint Statement On The October 3 U.S.-Ghana Security Dialogue

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 6:51 pm | U.S. Department of State

The text of the following statement was released by governments of the United States and Ghana. More >>

Agreement Between The Republic Of Mauritius And The United Kingdom On The Status Of The Chagos Archipelago

Tuesday, 8 October 2024, 6:48 pm | U.S. Department of State

This agreement will secure the operational future of the joint U.S.-UK military facility on Diego Garcia into the next century. Diego Garcia plays a vital role in U.S. efforts to establish regional and global security, respond to crises, counter to some of ... More >>

Sanctions On One Entity And Two Individuals Undermining Peace, Security, And Stability In The West Bank

Monday, 7 October 2024, 6:19 pm | U.S. Department of State

We call on the Government of Israel to take action and hold violent actors, like those designated today, accountable. More >>

Targeting Houthi Weapons Smuggling And Procurement Networks

Monday, 7 October 2024, 6:17 pm | U.S. Department of State

We will continue to target those who support the Houthis’ attempts to destabilize regional peace and security as well as threaten innocent lives and freedom of navigation. More >>

Designation Of Uganda Police Force Officials Due To Involvement In Gross Violations Of Human Rights

Monday, 7 October 2024, 6:15 pm | U.S. Department of State

By publicly designating these individuals, the United States reaffirms its commitment to advancing the human rights of all Ugandans and promoting accountability for those responsible for human rights violations. More >>

US: The Presidential Determination On Refugee Admissions For Fiscal Year 2025

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 6:02 pm | U.S. Department of State

In Fiscal Year 2024, we resettled 100,000 refugees, the largest annual number in three decades. This is a testament to our successful work to rebuild the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program with help from partners around the world and thousands of Americans ... More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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