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U.S. Condemns Violence in Sudan

Saturday, 9 May 2015, 11:32 am | U.S. Department of State

The United States is gravely concerned about the continuing fighting in Sudan’s Darfur region and Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. Actions by the Sudanese government and armed opposition groups, especially following the return of some elements ... More >>

U.S Announces $68 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Yemen

Friday, 8 May 2015, 12:08 pm | U.S. Department of State

Today in Djibouti, Secretary Kerry announced the United States is providing more than $68 million to help humanitarian organizations meet the needs of nearly 16 million people in need of assistance in Yemen, including 300,000 newly internally displaced ... More >>

Remarks in Mogadishu, Somalia

Friday, 8 May 2015, 12:06 pm | U.S. Department of State

I’m very, very pleased to be able to come to Somalia today. It was important to be able to meet face to face with President Hassan Sheikh and with Prime Minister Sharmarke and regional leaders and with a range of civil society representatives. ... More >>

Investing in the Future of Egypt

Saturday, 2 May 2015, 1:00 pm | U.S. Department of State

Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 28, 2015 More >>

U.S. Commits $40 Million for Chornobyl Shelter Fund

Saturday, 2 May 2015, 12:29 pm | U.S. Department of State

The United States yesterday made a commitment to provide $40 million to the Chornobyl Shelter Fund at a donors’ conference held in London. This pledge is in line with the United States’ historical burden share of the fund and is in addition to more ... More >>

U.S. Condemns Boko Haram Attacks in Niger

Saturday, 2 May 2015, 12:10 pm | U.S. Department of State

Press Statement Jeff Rathke Acting Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 28, 2015 More >>

Ceasefire Violations in Mali

Thursday, 30 April 2015, 3:53 pm | U.S. Department of State

Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 29, 2015 More >>

U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership

Thursday, 30 April 2015, 3:50 pm | U.S. Department of State

Remarks at the 10th Annual Fortune/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership More >>

U.S. Department of State Launches "Free the Press" Campaign

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:45 pm | U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State launched its fourth annual “Free the Press” campaign today as part of the Department’s efforts to honor the fundamental importance of a free and independent media in the days leading up to World Press Freedom Day on ... More >>

Secret negotiations on trade treaties: human rights threat

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:41 pm | U.S. Department of State

GENEVA (23 April 2015) – T he Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, Alfred de Zayas, expressed Thursday his deep concern over the general lack of awareness on the adverse effects that existing, or under ... More >>

Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:37 pm | U.S. Department of State

State Department Officials Travel to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference at the United Nations in New York City More >>

US assistance for Palestinians in Syria

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:33 pm | U.S. Department of State

In response to the devastating crisis in Yarmouk, Ambassador Samantha Power, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, announced April 24 that the United States is providing an additional $6 million to the United Nations Relief ... More >>

U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) Meeting

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:16 pm | U.S. Department of State

Secretary Kerry and Secretary Carter To Host the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (2+2) Meeting in New York City More >>

West Papuan Leaders join International Solidarity Groups

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State

West Papuan leaders of the newly formed United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) including Benny Wenda, Octovianus Mote and Rex Rumakiek met in Brisbane over the weekend with Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand solidarity groups. More >>

Remarks at the Religious Action Center of Reform

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:59 pm | U.S. Department of State

Remarks Wendy R. Sherman Under Secretary for Political Affairs Doubletree Hotel Arlington, VA April 27, 2015 More >>

U.S. Deeply Regrets Burundi's Disregard for the Arusha Agree

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:45 pm | U.S. Department of State

Press Statement Marie Harf Acting Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC April 25, 2015 More >>

Press Availability Following the Arctic Council Ministerial

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:36 pm | U.S. Department of State

SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon. I’m delighted to be here in Iqaluit, and we’ve had a very, very interesting day. I’m very grateful to the Canadian Government. I’m particularly grateful to Minister Aglukkaq. I want to thank her for her hospitality ... More >>

P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations With Iran

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:27 pm | U.S. Department of State

Under Secretary Wendy R. Sherman To Deliver Remarks on the P5+1 Nuclear Negotiations With Iran More >>

The earthquake in Nepal

Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 2:20 pm | U.S. Department of State

I join the people of the United States in expressing our deepest condolences to all of those affected by today's earthquake in Nepal, including the families of those who died in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh. More >>

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day

Saturday, 25 April 2015, 12:47 pm | U.S. Department of State

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States of America, it is my pleasure to extend our warmest regards, this April 25th, to the people of Australia and New Zealand on this very special ANZAC Day. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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