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Conclusion of Afghan Elections
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:49 pm | U.S. Department of State
Millions of Afghan men and women once again went to the polls today to choose their next president, laying the groundwork for the first democratic transition in Afghanistan's history. These brave Afghans from all walks of life again defied the threat of violence ... More >>
Reward Offers for Information on African Terrorists
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:48 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice program is offering rewards for information on four terrorists operating in western and northern Africa. The Secretary of State has authorized rewards of up to $5 million each for information leading ... More >>
Press Availability With UK Foreign Secretary Hague and UNHCR
Monday, 16 June 2014, 2:45 pm | U.S. Department of State
Joint Press Availability With United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Hague and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie More >>
Secretary Kerry's Call to Action to Help Protect Our Ocean
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 4:00 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Secretary of State Kerry today issued a call to action to people around the world to help protect our ocean, an encouragement as the Our Ocean Conference hosted by the Department of State in Washington, D.C., approaches onJune 16-17. More >>
United States Signs Loan Guarantee Agreement with Tunisia
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 3:03 pm | U.S. Department of State
Today, the United States and Tunisia signed a loan guarantee agreement which will allow Tunisia to access up to $500 million in affordable financing from international capital markets. The loan guarantee underscores the United States’ commitment to ... More >>
U.S Department of State: Daily Press Briefing: June 2, 2014
Wednesday, 4 June 2014, 2:58 pm | U.S. Department of State
o Welcoming Visiting Students o Upcoming Our Ocean Conference o • BERGDAHL • o Bowe Bergdahl Release o Status of Other Detained American Citizens o Determination that Transfer Should Move Forward / NDAA o Qatari Assurances on Handling of Released ... More >>
Joint Statement on Libya
Monday, 26 May 2014, 3:27 pm | U.S. Department of State
Below is the text of a joint statement by the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More >>
Coup in Thailand
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:28 pm | U.S. Department of State
I am disappointed by the decision of the Thai military to suspend the constitution and take control of the government after a long period of political turmoil, and there is no justification for this military coup. I am concerned by reports that ... More >>
Statement on Security Council Action to Sanction Boko Haram
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:18 pm | U.S. Department of State
U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement on Security Council Action to Sanction Boko Haram More >>
Boko Haram: The Growing Threat to Schoolgirls in Nigeria
Friday, 23 May 2014, 3:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
Testimony Sarah Sewall Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights House Foreign Affairs Committee Washington, DC May 21, 2014 More >>
Flooding in the Balkans
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:52 pm | U.S. Department of State
The United States wishes to express its condolences to all those in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Croatia who have suffered as a result of the devastating flooding over the past several days. We extend our readiness to assist the governments and people ... More >>
Religion and Diplomacy: A Transatlantic Dialogue
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:38 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Uzra Zeya Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Brookings Institution Washington, DC May 14, 2014 More >>
Timor-Leste's Restoration of Independence Day
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:35 pm | U.S. Department of State
On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I send my warmest wishes and congratulations to the people of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the 12th anniversary of your independence this May 20. More >>
Violence in Northern Mali
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 3:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
In recent days, the outbreak of violence in Kidal, Mali, has killed at least one government security official, injured civilians and UN peacekeepers, and resulted in the seizure of government buildings and the taking of hostages. We condemn these ... More >>
Background Briefing on P5+1 Talks
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:33 pm | U.S. Department of State
Special Briefing Senior U.S. Administration Official Via Teleconference Washington, DC May 16, 2014 More >>
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Human Rights Issues
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:21 pm | U.S. Department of State
“People everywhere long for the freedom to determine their destiny; the dignity that comes with work; the comfort that comes with faith; and the justice that exists when governments serve their people -- and not the other way around. The United States ... More >>
Boko Haram and U.S. Counterterrorism Assistance to Nigeria
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:15 pm | U.S. Department of State
“The kidnapping of hundreds of children by Boko Haram is an unconscionable crime, and we will do everything possible to support the Nigerian Government to return these young women to their homes and to hold the perpetrators to justice. I will tell you, ... More >>
70th Anniversary of Crimean Tatar Deportation
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:12 pm | U.S. Department of State
The 70th anniversary of Joseph Stalin’s forcible deportation of more than 230,000 Crimean Tatars from their homeland in Crimea weighs especially on our minds today. More >>
U.S funds landmine clearance program in Tajikistan
Monday, 19 May 2014, 3:09 pm | U.S. Department of State
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs has awarded a grant for over $350,000 to plan and conduct a regional training course May 12-30 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The course is for senior managers working to safeguard communities ... More >>
Remarks at GLOBSEC 2014
Friday, 16 May 2014, 4:13 pm | U.S. Department of State
Remarks Victoria Nuland Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bratislava, Slovakia May 14, 2014 More >>
