U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Russian National Accused of Sanctions Evasion

U.S. Department of State Announces Reward Offer for Information Leading to the Arrest and/or Conviction of Russian National Accused of Sanctions EvasionToday, the State Department is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (TOCRP) of up to $7 million for Russian national Artem Aleksandrovich Uss, for information leading to his arrest and/or conviction for conspiring to participate in or attempting to participate in transnational organized crime.  This announcement follows the October 19, 2022, announcement […]

Designation of North Macedonia Public Official Kocho Angjushev for Significant Corruption

Designation of North Macedonia Public Official Kocho Angjushev for Significant CorruptionThe United States is designating Kocho Angjushev, a former Deputy Prime Minister of North Macedonia, as generally ineligible for entry into the United States, due to his involvement in significant corruption.  While serving as Deputy Prime Minister, Angjushev abused his official position to benefit his private business interests, undermining the confidence of North Macedonia’s public in their government institutions […]

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Meetings in Guatemala

Under Secretary Fernandez’s Meetings in GuatemalaUnder Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernández met with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Mario Búcaro and President-elect Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemala City on December 4, 2023. In his meeting with Foreign Minister Búcaro, Under Secretary Fernández emphasized that a peaceful democratic transition to President-elect Arévalo’s administration is crucial to deepening U.S.-Guatemala […]

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy

U.S. Advisory Commission on Public DiplomacyThe U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD) will hold a public meeting in-person with online access from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, focusing on the integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles into U.S. government public diplomacy programming abroad.  A panel of experts will base their discussion on an ACPD […]

Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in Uganda

Taking Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions for Undermining Democracy And for Repression in UgandaAfter Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy targeting those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda.  At that time, I implored the Government of Uganda to significantly improve its record and hold accountable those responsible for flawed electoral processes, violence, and intimidation. Today, I am announcing […]

Designation of Individuals Linked to the Conflict in Sudan

Designation of Individuals Linked to the Conflict in Sudan

The United States is today designating three officials of the former Omar al-Bashir regime: Mohamed Atta Elmoula Abbas, Taha Osman Ahmed al-Hussein, and Salah Abdallah Mohamed Salah, also known as Salah Gosh.  These individuals have engaged in activities that undermine the peace, security, and stability of Sudan.  Elmoula and Gosh are former security officials who […]

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