U.S. Government
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:38
The United States is deeply concerned after a second day of violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following the National Assembly's passage of electoral legislation and as the Senate began consideration of similar legislation.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 08:14
The U.S. New Silk Road initiative is a reflection of the Obama Administration’s enduring commitment to the region, a recognition of the vital importance of economic and energy connectivity, and a representation of our belief that shared prosperity can lead to stability and security.
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 12:43
On January 21, key members of the global coalition met in London to review and discuss their efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL not just through military force, but by addressing the underlying narrative of the organization, its financing, its flow of foreign fighters, and by reasserting their commitment to Iraq.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 08:41
The United States welcomes the transfer of Dominic Ongwen by Central African authorities to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Ongwen’s transfer to the ICC is a welcome step toward justice for the victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 07:14
The United States strongly condemns the violence that occurred in Niger on January 16 and 17 during protests against the depiction of the Prophet Mohamed in the French journal Charlie Hebdo.
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 10:55
Thomas O. Melia, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, spoke at panel on “What Can Be Done?"
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 07:56
Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall spoke on human trafficking at Center for Strategic and International Studies
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 07:53
Deputy Department Spokesperson Marie Harf speaks on sentence of Saudi human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 07:51
The Department of State has designated ‘Abdallah al-Ashqar as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224.
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 07:48
Secretary of State John Kerry remarked with UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura after their meeting