The United States extends our condolences to all those affected by the earthquake in Vanuatu. We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to offer assistance as needed in coordination with Australia, New Zealand, and other partners in the region. The building hosting the U.S. Embassy Port Vila chancery is not viable for operations. […]
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The United States is today designating eleven individuals and eight entities for their actions enabling the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its support to Russia. On October 31, 2024, the DPRK conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, the first since December 2023. Subsequently, on November 5, 2024, the DPRK continued its series […]
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The Department of State is announcing additional action today under the visa restriction policy that prohibits visa issuance to those who are responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in Georgia. Today’s action will affect approximately twenty individuals, including individuals serving as government ministers and in Parliament, law enforcement and security officials, and private citizens. […]
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On the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, the United States is imposing sanctions on former Government of Uzbekistan officials Yulduz Khudaiberganova, Anvar Kuryazov, and Aybek Masharipov under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program for serious human rights abuse, including for their role in human trafficking and perpetuating physical and sexual violence against children at […]
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On International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, the United States recognizes the tireless efforts of women and girls who advocate for human rights and fundamental freedoms around the world. All over the world, women work to challenge systemic injustices and advocate for the rights of all. Women human rights defenders face an increased risk of […]
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Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Unjust Sentencing of PRC Journalist Dong Yuyu The United States condemns the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s November 29 unjust sentencing of journalist Dong Yuyu to seven years in prison for alleged “espionage.” His arrest and today’s sentencing highlight the PRC’s failure to live up to its […]
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The Department of the Treasury today imposed sanctions on five Mexican individuals associated with the Gulf Cartel, one of Mexico’s most dangerous criminal organizations, for involvement in criminal activities associated with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, human smuggling, and narcotics trafficking in the Gulf of Mexico. Under the Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement (SAFE) […]
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The United States strongly condemns the sentences announced today in Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) trial of pro-democracy advocates, known as the NSL 47. The 45 defendants sentenced today were aggressively prosecuted, and many now face life-altering imprisonment simply for their peaceful participation in political activities which are protected under the Basic Law of […]
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One year ago, the United States welcomed the provisional measures order by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) calling upon the Syrian regime to immediately take all measures to prevent acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment as well as to prevent the destruction of evidence of such acts. This […]
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The United States supports the Philippines’ enactment of the Maritime Zones Act, signed into law by President Marcos on November 8, 2024. The Maritime Zones Act aligns Philippine domestic laws with the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention and the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling. This law defines the Philippines internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial sea, […]
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