Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/25/unlawful-southwest-border-crossings-plummet-under-new-border-enforcement-measures

I am appointing Louis L. Bono, a member of the Senior Foreign Service, as Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations. In this capacity, Mr. Bono will work with regional leaders to advance the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and to address Russia’s ongoing occupation of sovereign Georgian territory. Mr. Bono brings a wealth of multilateral […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/26/joint-statement-united-states-secretary-mayorkas-and-european-union-commissioner

New appointments and partnerships will focus on supporting industry, science and policy collaboration in tech-focused sectors UK Longevity Ecosystem has Reached a state of Unprecedented Mainstream Acceptance and Prominence, the BGRF is Expanding its Scope to Help Develop the Global Longevity Industry to Scale.” — Biogerontology Research Foundation LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 25, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/…

The United States expresses our deep concern over the January 30 release of Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid, one of the individuals convicted of the 2008 murders of our colleagues John Granville and Abdel Rahman Abbas.  Abdel-Ra’uf Abuzaid remains a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. We are deeply troubled by the lack of transparency in the legal process that resulted in the […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/27/dhs-announces-results-2022-invent2prevent-final-competition

Today, the Department of State announced the winners of the annual Global Human Rights Defender Awards.  Protecting and supporting human rights defenders remains a key U.S. foreign policy priority as they are integral to democracy, access to justice, a vibrant civil society, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability. As we celebrate both the 75th Anniversary of […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/27/statement-secretary-mayorkas-international-holocaust-remembrance-day

Today we are opening the U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands less than one year after we announced our intent to open it.  Doing so symbolizes a renewal of our relationship and underlines the strength of our commitment to our bilateral relations, the people of Solomon Islands, and our partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. We […]

Originally published at https://www.dhs.gov/news/2023/01/30/statement-secretary-mayorkas-israels-visitor-visa-refusal-rate