U.S. Government
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 00:00
Three suspects have been detained as a result of the operation and were transferred to Ecuadoran authorities in international waters
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 14:19
There are two main authorities for terrorism designations of groups and individuals. Groups can be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Under Executive Order 13224, a wider range of entities, including terrorist groups, individuals acting as part of a terrorist organization, and other entities such as financiers and front companies, can be designated as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 14:09
U.S. Africa Command will expeditiously deal with operations on the continent, and will continue growing partner nations’ military capabilities, Army Gen. David Rodriguez said today.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 06:39
The United States strongly supports the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) mediators, Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin and General Lazaro Sumbeiywo, to secure a cessation of hostilities and to resolve the conflict in South Sudan peacefully through talks being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This crisis must be ended swiftly through a negotiated settlement in order to prevent the escalation of a dangerous conflict that neither the people of South Sudan, the region or the international community can afford.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 00:00
Beyond the Horizon and New Horizons are U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, joint foreign military humanitarian and civic assistance exercises.
Friday, January 10, 2014 - 00:00
The Fighting Tigers of VP-8 are currently deployed to the 4th and 5th fleet areas of responsibility, assisting in counter-drug efforts and providing humanitarian assistance.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 12:09
Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker and Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify on the U.S. humanitarian response to the crisis in South Sudan. Thank you also for your continued support for USAID’s humanitarian programs around the world, which make a positive difference every day in the lives of millions.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 11:41
Chairman Menendez, Ranking Member Corker, Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I know that the subject before us is one about which you and other members of Congress care deeply. I regret to inform you that Special Envoy Booth is unavailable to testify today as he is in Addis Ababa working to get the peace process underway.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 08:18
The multifaceted nature of militant groups in northern Nigeria such as Boko Haram, as well as a lack of clear understanding of the factors that drive regional extremism, reflects larger aspects of Nigeria’s struggle for unity, a panel of scholars told the audience at a roundtable organized by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) on December 13, 2013.
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 08:14
Relief agencies have reached 158,000 displaced people with humanitarian assistance since fighting began in mid-December.
Access to Bor remains restricted by ongoing clashes.
Interagency teams continue rapid assessments to determine needs throughout South Sudan.