Resources - Policy Statements

This section presents links to what people are saying about U.S. security policy around the world. Select one of the four types of policy statements from the menu at the right to filter the results below. 

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South Sudan: MSF condemns unspeakable violence in Bentiu

Monday, April 28, 2014
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) condemns the unspeakable acts of violencein Bentiu, South Sudan, during and after a major battle on 15 April. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
MSF
Tag(s): 
Violence

George H.W. Bush Departs Manama, Bahrain

Monday, April 28, 2014
Sailors experienced the local culture and attractions, and took advantage of the services available at Naval Support Activity Bahrain while in port. English
Country(s): 
Bahrain
Author(s): 
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shaun Griffin
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Navy
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

US response force praised by South Sudan ambassador following return to Djibouti

Monday, April 28, 2014
The East Africa Response Force (EARF) returned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, April 20 2014, following a four-month forward-deployment to secure U.S. Embassy-South Sudan.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Africa Command
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
U.S. AFRICOM Public Affairs
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Daily Press Briefing - April 28, 2014

Monday, April 28, 2014
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the release of Egypt aid and U.S. security cooperation with Egypt, progress on the Middle East peace process, the detention of journalists in Ethiopia and Uzbekistan, the detention of human rights activists in Azerbaijan, the conflict in South Sudan, and a number of other issues. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Ethiopia
Azerbaijan
Syria
South Sudan
Iraq
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of Press Relations
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Human Rights
Politics and Security
Military

Readout of Secretary Kerry's Call with South Sudanese President Kiir

Saturday, April 26, 2014
Secretary Kerry spoke today with South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to express grave concern about the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, including recent violence in Bentiu and Bor and the deliberate targeting of civilians by armed groups on both sides of the conflict.English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
Conflict
U.S. Policy
Politics and Security

Madagascar's New Government

Friday, April 25, 2014
The United States welcomes the formation of a new government in Madagascar following the presidential and National Assembly elections held in late 2013. The installation of a new government marks a critical step in Madagascar’s return to democracy after five years of political and economic instability.English
Country(s): 
Madagascar
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
Governance
U.S. Policy

Defections from Kony's Army Increase

Friday, April 25, 2014
The broad-based effort to weaken Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA)—and bring him to justice—continues to make progress. English
Country(s): 
Uganda
Central African Republic
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations
Tag(s): 
Military
U.S. Policy

U.S. Aid to Egypt

Friday, April 25, 2014
The Department of State provides an answer to a question left unanswered at yesterday press briefing.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

TRANSCRIPT: DAS Melia Q&A following DWG meeting

Friday, April 25, 2014
This reflects, I think, a degree of political maturity in Georgia's democratic system. English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Georgia
Tag(s): 
Governance
U.S. Policy

Daily Press Briefing - April 24, 2014

Friday, April 25, 2014
Spokesperson Psaki addresses recent violence and the scheduled elections in Syria as well as the stalled Middle East peace process.English
Country(s): 
Syria
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Violence
Terrorism

Secretary Kerry Travels to Addis Ababa, Kinshasa and Luanda

Friday, April 25, 2014
Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Luanda, Angola, on April 29-May 5 to encourage democratic development, promote respect for human rights, advance peace and security, engage with civil society and young African leaders who will shape the continent’s future, and promote trade, investment and development partnerships in Africa. English
Country(s): 
Ethiopia
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Angola
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations Travels to Nigeria

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Assistant Secretary for Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) Rick Barton will travel to Nigeria April 24-29.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
Conflict
U.S. Policy

Daily Press Briefing - April 23, 2014

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Spokesperson Psaki addresses the recent news concerning Palestinian reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah and the future of peace negotiations, allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria and the growth of al Qaeda, and the certification of U.S. military assistance to Egypt.English
Country(s): 
Israel
Palestinian Territories
Syria
Egypt
Author(s): 
Jen Psaki
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of State
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Office of the Spokesperson
Tag(s): 
Peace Negotiations
Terrorism
Arms Control

Rear Admiral Piercey Congratulates Georgians on Acceptance to U.S. Naval Academy

Thursday, April 24, 2014
The first Georgian cadets graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2013, and are currently serving in the Georgian Armed Forces. In total, six Georgians have graduated from U.S. service academies. English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Georgia
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy
Military

US Marines return from building capacity with the Burundi National Defense Force

Thursday, April 24, 2014
After working to build the capacity of the Burundi National Defense Force (BNDF) for 10 weeks, a squad-sized team with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 returned to Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, April 13, 2014. English
Country(s): 
Burundi
Author(s): 
Sgt. Ed Galo
Publisher / Source: 
DVIDS
Tag(s): 
U.S. Policy

Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Recent Targeting of Civilians in South Sudan

Thursday, April 24, 2014
The United States condemns the outrageous and deliberate targeting of civilians in South Sudan. The "Cessation of Hostilities" agreement signed three months ago appears to have been treated more like a commitment to sustain hostilities. English
Country(s): 
South Sudan
Author(s): 
Ambassador Samantha Powers
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Tag(s): 
Violence
Security
United Nations

OSCE course in Turkmenistan promotes co-operation in countering drug trafficking

Thursday, April 24, 2014
The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the week-long practical training course to assist Turkmenistan’s law-enforcement bodies in enhancing their operational capacities to tackle illegal trafficking of drugs and chemical precursors, specifically in a regional context. English
Country(s): 
Turkmenistan
Publisher / Source: 
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
Tag(s): 
Drug Trade
International Community
Drug Policy

Embassy Statement on Libel Legislation

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
This legislation purports to counter false media information, but instead may have a chilling effect on free speech in Kyrgyzstan. English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Embassy Tajikistan
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
Human Rights

IACHR Presents Annual Report

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Right to personal liberty in reference to the persons deprived of liberty in Guantanamo; the situation of freedom of expression in Ecuador, the right to nationality and non-discrimination in Dominican Republic, and the independence of the judiciary.
Country(s): 
Venezuela
Publisher / Source: 
Organization of American States
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
International Community

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Admiral Kirby in the Pentagon Briefing Room

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby addresses allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria, the possible transfer of arms through Saudi Arabia to Syrian rebels, and the latest attacks against al Qaeda operatives in Yemen. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Publisher / Source: 
U.S. Department of Defense
Secondary Publisher / Source: 
Press Operations
Tag(s): 
Counterterrorism
Arms Control
Violence

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