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Bombings of Civilian Hospital in Sudan's Southern Kordofan
Friday, 30 January 2015, 11:20 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns the January 20 aerial bombing of the Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) hospital in Frandala, Southern Kordofan by the Sudan Armed Forces. Targeted attacks by the Government of Sudan against civilians ... More >>
Hezbollah's Attack on Israeli Defense Forces
Thursday, 29 January 2015, 10:30 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns Hezbollah’s attack today from Lebanon on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in blatant violation of the cease fire between Lebanon and Israel and UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which called for the immediate cessation ... More >>
Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz
Thursday, 29 January 2015, 10:28 am | U.S. Department of State
70th Anniversary of Liberation of Auschwitz and International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Holocaust More >>
Reported Release on Bail of Six Journalists in Eritrea
Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 12:11 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States welcomes reports of six journalists released on bail in Eritrea. We note with deep concern that the government continues to detain other journalists, reportedly as many as 17. We encourage the government to take immediate steps to ... More >>
Congo Compromise Electoral Law Adopted
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 5:18 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States welcomes the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's approval of electoral legislation that sets the country on course towards timely elections in line with its Constitution. We applaud the efforts of the National Assembly ... More >>
Zambia Presidential By-Elections
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 4:58 pm | U.S. Department of State
The Government of the United States congratulates the people of the Republic of Zambia for conducting another democratic election. Facing significant logistical challenges, Zambians went to the polls to uphold their democratic traditions. We acknowledge ... More >>
ISIL Murder of Japanese Hostage Haruna Yukawa
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 4:55 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns ISIL’s despicable murder of an innocent Japanese citizen, Haruna Yukawa. America has known this pain and horror ourselves, and we stand with Japan not just in sadness, but in solidarity and strength. We grieve with ... More >>
Attacks in Ukraine by Russia-Backed Separatists
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 4:53 pm | U.S. Department of State
I join my European counterparts in condemning in the strongest terms today's horrific assault by Russia-backed separatists on civilian neighborhoods in Mariupol, a peaceful city 25 kilometers outside of the Minsk ceasefire line, using Grad rocket systems ... More >>
Remarks at the World Economic Forum
Saturday, 24 January 2015, 10:50 am | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Klaus, thank you very, very much for not just a very generous introduction, but thank you for your extraordinary leadership here for so many years. I have enjoyed taking part and coming here for a great one-stop ... More >>
Joint Statement on South Sudan Peace Negotiations
Saturday, 24 January 2015, 10:48 am | U.S. Department of State
The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway. More >>
Developments in Yemen
Saturday, 24 January 2015, 10:47 am | U.S. Department of State
The United States is troubled by reports of President Hadi and his cabinet’s resignation. At this time, it is critical that all sides avoid violence. More >>
On the Death of King Abdullah
Saturday, 24 January 2015, 10:46 am | U.S. Department of State
This is a sad day. The United States has lost a friend, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the world has lost a revered leader. King Abdullah was a man of wisdom and vision. I loved my visits with him as a Senator and as Secretary. ... More >>
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference
Friday, 23 January 2015, 2:24 pm | U.S. Department of State
S. Decker Anstrom joined the Office of International Communications and Information Policy to lead preparations and the U.S. delegation to the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15) under the auspices of the International Telecommunication ... More >>
Ambassador Sung Kim Travel to Tokyo and Beijing
Friday, 23 January 2015, 1:43 pm | U.S. Department of State
Special Representative for North Korea Policy Ambassador Sung Kim will travel to Japan and China January 26-30 for meetings with senior officials on North Korea policy. These will include a trilateral meeting in Tokyo between the United States, the Republic ... More >>
Remarks With UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond
Friday, 23 January 2015, 1:41 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks With UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond Before the Counter-ISIL Coalition Small Group Meeting More >>
New U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, India
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces the Design Architect for the New U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, India More >>
Increased Violence in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:32 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States is deeply concerned after a second day of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the National Assembly's passage of electoral legislation and as the Senate began consideration of similar legislation. More >>
Transfer of Dominic Ongwen to the ICC
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:30 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States welcomes the transfer of Dominic Ongwen by Central African authorities to the International Criminal Court (ICC) today. This transfer took place as a result of close cooperation and consultation by the governments of the Central African Republic ... More >>
U.S. Condemns Violence in Niger
Thursday, 22 January 2015, 12:29 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns the violence that occurred in Niger on January 16 and 17 during protests against the depiction of the Prophet Mohamed in the French journal Charlie Hebdo, which resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people and the ... More >>
U.S.-India Information and Communications Technology
Sunday, 18 January 2015, 10:44 am | U.S. Department of State
Joint Press Statement of the U.S.-India Information and Communications Technology Working Group Meeting More >>
