Human Rights
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 07:13
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the volatile situation in Egypt, allegations in Brazil, Edward Snowden’s communication with foreign governments, protests in Turkey, a civilian-military meeting in China, the election of Syrian Coalition President Jarba, and media freedom in Singapore.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 00:00
Ellos hablaron con EL TIEMPO sobre las consecuencias que deberia tener esta memoria del conflicto armado.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 00:00
Workers at the Colombian operations of U.S. coal miner Drummond went on indefinite strike late Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 00:00
Despues de cinco anos de investigacion se documento que la violencia del conflicto colombiano ha dejado mas de 220 mil muertos entre 1958 y 2013.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 13:48
A comprehensive new assessment of the ancient practice of female genital cutting has found a gradual but significant decline in many countries, even in some where it remains deeply entrenched.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 13:04
So there are both tremendous opportunities but also still tremendous challenges that need to be undertaken. Again, I think we really want to continue to increase our cooperation in Kazakhstan on these because again, many of these international organizations are based here in Almaty, things like CAREC where a lot of this information exchange has to take place.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 12:26
I think what’s happened today shows that there is now not only regional buy-in into the concept of regional integration but there is also now concrete progress being made in many many different spheres that show that these countries are putting their own resources into this effort and really believe it. I really want to commend them again, and particularly Kazakhstan and Afghanistan for really driving this progress and process.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 10:48
As the political, economic, and security transitions in Afghanistan continue, many commentators are already recasting the story of the region in terms of a renewed "Great Game" while also forecasting diminished U.S. interest in the region. But I reject this narrative. Our engagement with, and commitment to, Central Asia and its people will continue far beyond 2014.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 10:38
As a general rule that human rights and promotion of democracy are very very important parts of our dialogue with the government of Uzbekistan and of course our support for civil society. Afghanistan will continue to be an important part of what we discussed, but the overall message was that Uzbekistan will continue to be important to the United States after the transition in Afghanistan and we will continue to attach a high priority to developing further these relations after 2014.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 09:47
Turkmenistan has played an important role in helping to develop regional infrastructure and regional economic integration. The United States feels we’re making good progress to broaden and deepen our relations with Turkmenistan.