The Department of State is today designating Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS) and its Secretary General Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji as Specially Designated Global Terrorists. KSS terrorist activity has threatened the lives of both U.S. and Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS personnel in Iraq and Syria. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating six individuals […]

Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Christopher Landberg travelled to Kenya and Somalia November 13 – 17 to discuss shared counterterrorism objectives, review State Department-funded capacity building programs, and engage with his counterparts to strengthen security cooperation. In Kenya, Acting Coordinator Landberg met with senior government officials to reaffirm the United States’ strong security partnership with Kenya […]

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Elizabeth M. Allen recognized the global impact of the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, which helps support the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to expand diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in international education and across society, and celebrated its more than […]

Liberian President George Weah conceded defeat today to Joseph Boakai in the presidential runoff election held on November 14.  We congratulate president-elect Boakai on his victory and President Weah for his peaceful acceptance of the results.  As President Weah said in his concession speech, “Tonight, the CDC has lost the election, but Liberia has won. […]

The convening of APEC Economic Leaders in San Francisco November 16-17 capped off a successful APEC host year for the United States, advancing its theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.”  In addition to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting chaired by President Biden, APEC Economic Leaders’ Week included:  the Finance Ministers’ Meeting, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Oman on the occasion of your National Day. Our warm and enduring friendship dates back to the earliest days of our republic. We value our history of cooperation, especially the work we undertake together to promote security, stability, […]

On behalf of the United States of America, I wish to congratulate the people of Latvia as you celebrate the 105th anniversary of your independence. The strong, vital partnership between Latvia and the United States is rooted in a shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and mutual respect. Together we are […]

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly.  Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Joly discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and ongoing efforts to protect civilians, increase the flow of humanitarian relief, prevent the conflict from widening, and secure the release of hostages, including […]

Today, Nicaragua’s withdrawal from the Organization of American States (OAS) Charter took effect. Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo’s decision to further isolate Nicaragua from the international community demonstrates their desperation to avoid any effort by the OAS or like-minded partners to hold them accountable for egregious human rights abuses. Their abuses include unjustly detaining, convicting, […]