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Detentions of Dozens of Activists in Cuba
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 4:22 pm | U.S. Department of State
On Sunday Cuban authorities rounded up and detained over one hundred courageous members of the Damas de Blanco as they sought to peacefully commemorate the loss of life on the tugboat 13 de Marzo, sunk by the Cuban Government 20 years ago this past weekend. ... More >>
Background Briefing on P5+1 Negotiations
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 3:30 pm | U.S. Department of State
MODERATOR: Hello. Hi, everyone. Welcome back to Vienna. Thank you for you flexibility today and for coming tonight. First, to start with ground rules. This is all on background as Senior U.S. Administration Officials. Most of you are familiar with our team up ... More >>
Statement on the Ongoing Violence in Libya
Wednesday, 16 July 2014, 3:28 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence in Libya and dangerous posturing that could lead to widespread conflict there. We affirm our support for Libya's democratic transition and urge the seating of the new Council of Representatives ... More >>
Recent Violence in Yemen
Friday, 11 July 2014, 4:34 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States Government strongly condemns the violence that occurred in Amran over the past week that has resulted in the loss of lives, including members of the Yemeni military and innocent civilians. We offer our condolences to the victims and ... More >>
Sanctions Against a Hezbollah Front Company
Friday, 11 July 2014, 4:25 pm | U.S. Department of State
As the Treasury Department announced today, the United States targeted a key Hezbollah procurement network by designating brothers Kamel Mohamad Amhaz and Issam Mohamad Amhaz; their business, Stars Group Holding, which is based in Beirut and has subsidiaries ... More >>
Migration Talks With Cuba
Friday, 11 July 2014, 4:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
On Wednesday, July 9, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington to discuss the implementation of the 1994 and 1995 U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. These talks are held semi-annually. The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere ... More >>
Russia and Developments in Ukraine
Friday, 11 July 2014, 4:07 pm | U.S. Department of State
Testimony Victoria Nuland Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Statement Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC July 9, 2014 More >>
Election of Syrian Opposition Coalition President
Friday, 11 July 2014, 4:05 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States welcomes the July 9 election of Syrian Opposition Coalition President Hadi al Bahra. We look forward to working with him and to continuing to build our partnership with the Coalition. More >>
Al-Shabaab Attack on Presidential Compound
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 3:58 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States strongly condemns today's terrorist attack against Villa Somalia, the headquarters and residence of several Somali government officials in Mogadishu. More >>
Combating Forced Labor and Modern-Day Slavery
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 3:56 pm | U.S. Department of State
Testimony Scot Marciel Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Testimony Before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs Washington, DC July 8, 2014 More >>
U.S Department of State: Statement on Afghanistan
Wednesday, 9 July 2014, 3:45 pm | U.S. Department of State
I have noted reports of protests in Afghanistan and of suggestions of a “parallel government” with the gravest concern. The United States expects Afghan electoral institutions to conduct a full and thorough review of all reasonable allegations ... More >>
Detention of Tariq Khdeir
Sunday, 6 July 2014, 11:12 am | U.S. Department of State
We can confirm that Tariq Khdeir, an American citizen, is being held by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem. He was visited by an official from the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem today. More >>
Abduction and Murder of Muhammad Hussein Abu Khdeir
Friday, 4 July 2014, 4:03 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the despicable and senseless abduction and murder of Muhammad Hussein Abu Khdeir. It is sickening to think of an innocent 17 year old boy snatched off the streets and his life stolen from him ... More >>
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:23 pm | U.S. Department of State
This is more than a moment to focus on drug abuse and addiction. It’s a time to connect the dots between the global flow of illicit drugs, violence that destroys communities and even nations the world over, and 21st century challenges, from human ... More >>
Assassination of Libyan Activist Salwa Bugaighis
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement on the Assassination of Libyan Human Rights Activist Salwa Bugaighis More >>
Bahrain's Acquittal of Khalil Marzooq
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:17 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 25, 2014 More >>
Press Availability at NATO Headquarters
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Excuse me. As you know, this is the last foreign ministers gathering before NATO’s next Heads of State Summit in September. Excuse me, let me just get a little water here. (Laughter.) I’ve got the travel ... More >>
Libyan Elections
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
We congratulate the Libyan people on yesterday’s elections for a new Council of Representatives. These elections provided an opportunity for the Libyan people to advance their democratic transition and continue to hold leaders accountable to fulfilling ... More >>
Meriam Ibrahim Ishag Released on Bail
Friday, 27 June 2014, 3:12 pm | U.S. Department of State
Press Statement Marie Harf Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 26, 2014 More >>
Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 3:49 pm | U.S. Department of State
Deputy Secretary Burns' Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yong More >>
