U.S. Government
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 09:01
President Obama says a cease-fire in South Sudan is the first step toward ending civil strife that has resulted in thousands of deaths — military and civilian — in five weeks of violence.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 08:43
The United States is deeply concerned by renewed inter-religious violence in the Central African Republic (CAR). We condemn attacks by both anti-Balaka and Seleka groups in Bangui and the provinces.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 13:14
I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace. Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to work to fully and immediately implement the agreement and start an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the underlying causes of the conflict.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 13:09
I welcome the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan. The people of South Sudan worked too long and fought too hard to have this young nation fall back into violence, and I hope that this agreement will be a critical first step to building a lasting peace.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 12:55
Marines and sailors originally with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., arrived at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Jan. 8, 2014, to assume the new rotation of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 00:00
The Department regrets Texas’ decision to proceed with Mr. Tamayo’s execution without that review and reconsideration, but remains committed to working to uphold our international obligations
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 15:00
The United States welcomes the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces. This agreement is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace in South Sudan.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 13:21
This press briefing addresses Iran's nuclear capacity, ongoing developments in Syria, and U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 13:59
This press briefing addresses nuclear negotiation with Iran, human rights abuses in Syria, and bilateral security agreements with Afghanistan
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 10:02
Meanwhile, the United States and other western donors assisting Afghanistan have, by and large, made counternarcotics programming a lower strategic priority at the same time that the 2014 drawdown of U.S. and coalition forces increases the security risks in the country.