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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 30, 2023 On this International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we stand in solidarity with those who have been subjected to the anguish of separation from their families and friends. We also extend our support to the family members, legal representatives, and human rights ... Read More»

By | 31 August, 2023 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State

Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Russia’s Continued Pursuit of Weapons from the DPRK

United States Mission to the United Nations Office of Press and Public Diplomacy For Immediate Release August 30, 2023 Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Russia’s Continued Pursuit of Weapons from the DPRK   (The following is a joint statement delivered by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the United Nations, ... Read More»

By | 31 August, 2023 | Topics: Economic Issues, Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Moscow, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Russia

Video of Former Embassy Moscow Service Provider and FSB Summons of U.S. Diplomats

PRESS STATEMENT MATTHEW MILLER, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 28, 2023 We have seen the video shown on Russia’s state media depicting the alleged confession of Russian citizen, Mr. Robert Shonov, as well as images of apparent Federal Security Service (FSB) summons for two diplomats working at U.S. Embassy Moscow in connection to the case. The allegations ... Read More»

By | 29 August, 2023 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Moscow, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia

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Imposing Sanctions on Individuals and Entities to Promote Accountability for Forced Transfer and Deportation of Ukrainian Children

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 24, 2023 Today, on Ukrainian Independence Day, the Department of State is imposing sanctions and pursuing visa restrictions to promote accountability for individuals and entities connected to forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine’s children.  Some targets are being designated pursuant to  Executive Order (E.O.) 14024  , which authorizes sanctions with respect to ... Read More»

By | 28 August, 2023 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Moscow, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Russia

Tenth Anniversary of the Ghouta, Syria Chemical Weapons Attack

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 21, 2023 Ten years ago the Assad regime launched rockets carrying the deadly nerve agent sarin into the Ghouta district of Damascus, killing more than 1,400 people. The United States remembers and honors the victims and survivors of the Ghouta attack and of the other chemical ... Read More»

By | 24 August, 2023 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Near East & North Africa, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State

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