Samantha Power

Statement on the Detention of Mazen Darwish, Human Rights Defender, in Syria
Friday, February 20, 2015 - 08:30
Today marks three years since the Syrian regime detained journalist, lawyer and human rights defender Mazen Darwish. Darwish championed freedom of expression and sought to advance the cause of peace and to end the suffering of the Syrian people.
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Meeting on the Central African Region, May 12, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 12:05
Today marks a pivotal moment to reflect strategically on the myriad of growing concerns surrounding the Central African region, which risk its full implosion.
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Briefing on the Prevention and Fight Against Genocide, April 16, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 07:27
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a Security Council Briefing on the Prevention and Fight Against Genocide, April 16, 2014
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Recent Attacks against Civilians and the UN Mission in South Sudan, April 17, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 07:23
The United States strongly condemns the recent attacks by armed groups in South Sudan that have purposefully targeted civilians as well as UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sites and personnel.
Remarks to the Press by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in Bujumbura, Burundi
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 08:11
We have been shown tremendous kindness and hospitality by the Burundian people in our time here. We were grateful to have a chance to meet with President Nkurunziza, representatives of the major political parties, young leaders at the university, and advocates for civil society.
Media Advisory: Ambassador Power's Travel to Rwanda, Burundi and the Central African Republic
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 08:35
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power will travel to Rwanda, Burundi and the Central African Republic from Sunday, April 6 to Thursday, April 10 to commemorate the atrocities committed in the region 20 years ago and meet with government and civil society leaders.
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on Violence in Darfur, Sudan, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 - 09:05
The Government of Sudan’s proxies and other armed groups continue to attack civilians in Darfur. We condemn the most recent attacks in South Darfur by Rapid Support Forces supported by the Government of Sudan.
Statement by Ambassador Samantha Power, U.S. Permanent Representative on Recent Attacks on the UN Mission in South Sudan, February 21, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014 - 10:39
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the fighting between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces outside the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Malakal, where approximately 21,000 internally displaced persons are currently sheltered.
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power, United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at a meeting with Malian Civil Society
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 08:50
Remarks by Ambassador Samantha Power.
Remarks at a Discussion with Representatives of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 13:52
Our two countries share much in common. Both have vibrant civil societies, whose promotion of civic engagement is so key to advancing important reforms and making government accountable to its citizens.

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