The United States condemns the brazen ceasefire violations in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the Rwanda-backed, U.S.- and UN-sanctioned M23 armed group. The continued advances by the M23, including the taking of Masisi town this weekend, damage efforts to reach a negotiated peace in eastern DRC while harming and displacing civilians in […]
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The United States is imposing sanctions today on the Cognitive Design Production Center (CPDC), a subordinate organization of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise and its director, Valery Mikhaylovich Korovin, affiliates of the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU). These actors sought to stoke sociopolitical tensions and undermine our election […]
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The United States is today imposing sanctions under the Global Magnitsky sanctions program on Olesya Mendeleeva for her role in the arbitrary detention of Moscow city councilor and human rights defender Alexei Gorinov. In July 2022, Mendeleeva sentenced Gorinov to seven years in prison in an effort to stifle dissent about Russia’s war against Ukraine. […]
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The United States is concerned by the December 23 announcement by the Mozambican Constitutional Council regarding the October 9 national elections. Civil society organizations, political parties, the media, and international observers, including those from the United States, cited significant irregularities in the tabulation process, as well as concern about the lack of transparency throughout the […]
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Today the United States is announcing steps to impose visa restrictions on multiple individuals responsible for, or complicit in, undermining and impeding a sustainable peace in the Republic of South Sudan. We note the continued failure of South Sudan’s leaders to use their nation’s resources to the benefit of its people, their failure to end […]
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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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