U.S. Government
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:58
Central Asian states have repeatedly expressed their concern over narco-traffickers and extremist networks operating across their irregular borders and extreme mountainous terrain and welcome DoD assistance in confronting these challenges.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:46
The DEA program in Afghanistan is designed to deny narcotics-generated funding to terrorism and the insurgency, break the nexus between the insurgency and drug trafficking, promote the rule of law, and expose and reduce corruption, while diminishing the overall drug threat from Afghanistan.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 09:39
But we are successfully building Afghan capacity to implement and lead counternarcotics efforts.
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 - 06:05
Secretary of Defense Hagel met with Iraqi Council of Representatives Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi today at the Pentagon. Secretary Hagel provided an update on U.S. efforts to accelerate delivery of critical defense equipment to resupply the Iraqi Security Forces conducting missions in Anbar Province. The secretary also underscored the importance of proceeding with federal Iraqi elections as scheduled, and encouraged the Government of Iraq's efforts to implement local and national political initiatives.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 00:00
As U.S. airlift missions operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continue, Uganda maintains their role as a key U.S. strategic partner.
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.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 00:00
As U.S. airlift missions operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continue, Uganda maintains their role as a key U.S. strategic partner.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 13:20
Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operating at the request of the French government and African Union authorities continued airlifting a Rwandan mechanized battalion Jan. 19.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 13:08
The White House is pleased to announce that the United States will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, DC on August 5 and 6, 2014. President Obama looks forward to welcoming leaders from across the African continent to the Nation’s Capital to further strengthen ties with one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing regions.