John Kirby
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 18:43
We call on leaders to seek dialogue and consensus in resolving this crisis in a manner that both serves the best interests of the Bissau-Guinean people and that establishes a clear outline of roles in order to avoid prolonged political crisis now and in the future.
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 18:40
The United States is deeply troubled by today’s decision of an Azerbaijani court to sentence human rights and peace advocates Leyla and Arif Yunus.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 10:26
The United States warns that elections held under the current conditions in Burundi will not be credible and will further discredit the government.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 06:07
The United States warns that elections held under the current conditions in Burundi will not be credible and will further discredit the government.
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 12:43
While we welcome initial reports that Bahraini rights activist Nabeel Rajab has been released from jail, we continue to encourage the Government of Bahrain to respect the freedom of expression.
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 07:36
The Department of State welcomes the commitment made by the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), Colombia’s largest guerrilla group, to de-escalate the conflict and accelerate the pace of the peace negotiations.
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 07:11
Today should be a time for celebration in South Sudan, but it is overshadowed by the tragic costs of conflict.
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 10:38
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Perriello as the Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa.
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 06:50
Burundian President Nkurunziza’s continued disregard for the Arusha Agreement has resulted in dozens of deaths, the exodus of over 144,000 Burundians, and a freefall in the Burundian economy causing suffering to millions of Burundians.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 06:37
The United States is deeply disappointed that the government of Burundi moved forward with parliamentary elections today despite woefully inadequate conditions for them to be credible.