Human Rights
Thursday, December 26, 2013 - 10:18
The United States is alarmed by the December 24 and 25 attacks in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.) by both Seleka and Anti-Balaka fighters against civilian populations in the capital Bangui. These attacks resulted in dozens of deaths, including several MISCA troops, and the large-scale displacement of those living in the northern part of the city.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - 10:18
We are deeply concerned by the Ugandan Parliament’s passage of anti-homosexuality legislation. As Americans, we believe that people everywhere deserve to live in freedom and equality – and that no one should face violence or discrimination for who they are or whom they love. We join those in Uganda and around the world who appeal for respect for the human rights of LGBT persons and of all persons.
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 10:18
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Assistant Majority Leader and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs, issued the following statement Friday after the Ugandan parliament approved legislation to make homosexual acts punishable with life imprisonment.
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 09:29
Spokesperson Marie Harf discusses reconstruction efforts in the Philippines, diplomatic relations between the United States and India, Libya's Blue Mountain Group, recent violence in South Sudan and other issues.
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 08:33
Today, Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, released the following statement calling on Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to veto the recently passed Anti-Homosexuality Bill:
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 08:32
France on Friday said indiscriminate airstrikes by Syrian government forces on the city of Aleppo amounted to war crimes and called for a halt to such attacks.
Friday, December 20, 2013 - 08:14
Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan highly assessed the cooperation between Armenian Defense Ministry and OSCE Office in Yerevan in 2013.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 11:31
Ambassador Janez Lenarčič, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today expressed concern about recent reports of the arrest of Anar Mammadli, chairperson of the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Center (EMDSC) in Azerbaijan, on grounds of alleged illegal entrepreneurship.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 09:15
In recent weeks, government affiliated armed groups and independent militias have committed shocking and horrific atrocities against innocent civilians in the Central African Republic (CAR). The CAR faces extraordinary challenges to restore security and to ensure protection of the civilian population.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 08:35
Experts from the UN Committee Against Torture once again state that torture is systematic and is unpunished in Uzbekistan and called on the country to bring those responsible to justice.