Conflict
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 13:48
A comprehensive new assessment of the ancient practice of female genital cutting has found a gradual but significant decline in many countries, even in some where it remains deeply entrenched.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 10:38
As a general rule that human rights and promotion of democracy are very very important parts of our dialogue with the government of Uzbekistan and of course our support for civil society. Afghanistan will continue to be an important part of what we discussed, but the overall message was that Uzbekistan will continue to be important to the United States after the transition in Afghanistan and we will continue to attach a high priority to developing further these relations after 2014.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 09:13
Ambassador Norland told reporters that that the U.S. – Georgian relationship is “as strong as ever.” Referring to the recent resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives, he said, “Congress has been interested for many years in the progress of democracy in Georgian and whenever’s there’s something that causes concern – in this case the arrest of a former prime minister - then naturally the Congress is going to show interest."
Monday, July 22, 2013 - 00:00
Joint Task Force-Bravo (JTF-B) is helping fill health gaps across Central America with the hope of contributing to enhancing stability in a region where poverty and violence have been commonplace.