U.S. Government
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 10:40
The African elephant, one of the world's most majestic animals, is in danger. In the early 1900s, 5 million elephants roamed the African continent. Then the ivory trade drove them to the brink of extinction, with 90% of African elephants killed for the ivory in their tusks.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 10:21
U.S. Concern about Violations of Cessation of Hostilities in South Sudan
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 10:02
The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to avoid all travel to Somalia.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 09:54
We are deeply concerned by reports of violations by both the Government of South Sudan and anti-government forces of the Cessation of Hostilities agreement that was signed in Addis Ababa on January 23. We urge the redeployment or phased withdrawal of foreign forces invited by either side, and warn of the serious consequences which could result from any regionalization of this conflict.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 09:02
The situation in or in relation to Côte d'Ivoire, which has been addressed by the United Nations Security Council in Resolution 1572 of November 15, 2004, and subsequent resolutions, has resulted in the massacre of large numbers of civilians, widespread human rights abuses, significant political violence and unrest, and fatal attacks against international peacekeeping forces.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 09:00
Marines and sailors from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 14 recently arrived in Senegal to conduct a theater security cooperation engagement.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 08:45
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the Treasury designation Iran's role in the Syrian conflict, Israel's view of the peace process, the House of Representatives' criticism of the Benghazi ARB, freedom of expression in Turkey, and other topics.
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 00:00
A former Guatemalan Special Forces officer was sentenced today to serve 10 years in prison for covering up his involvement in a 1982 massacre at Dos Erres, Guatemala.
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 11:44
Given these countries’ systemic lack of training, maintenance, and standardization, dating back to the Soviet era, DoD has provided modernized CN equipment, training, and facility investments.
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 11:37
DEA will continue to facilitate the integration of Afghanistan into the broader, regional effort to reduce heroin trafficking.