Deputy Department Spokesperson
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 08:43
The United States notes with concern the decision by Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou N’Guesso to hold a referendum on a new constitution that would overcome existing term limits and permit him to run again for president after the end of his term in 2016.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:33
The daily press briefing addressed reactions to evidence of massive human rights abuses in Syria and the terrorist bombing in Lebanon, as well as updates on South Sudan peace process. Ms. Harf gave the U.S. reaction to the election of the new interim president of the Central African Republic.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 00:00
This daily press briefing addresses Egypt's status in the African Union, the ongoing discussions in Geneva regarding Syria, and the IGAD mediations for a cessation of hostilities in South Sudan.
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 14:01
The United States welcomes the official transition from the Peace and Consolidation Mission in the Central African Republic (MICOPAX) to the African Union-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA). MISCA, with the support of French troops, offers the most immediate and effective mechanism to prevent atrocities and restore security in the Central African Republic (CAR). We commend the troop contributing countries of the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea, for their efforts under MICOPAX and, with the addition of Burundi, for their renewed commitment under MISCA to provide security and hope to the people of CAR.