Today we remember the victims and honor the strength of the survivors of ISIS’s genocide, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing against Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims. We also remember the Sunni Muslims, Kurds, and other minorities who were victims of ISIS crimes. ISIS killed and enslaved thousands of Yezidis. Over 2,600 Yezidi women and […]

On behalf of the United States Department of State, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to the people of the Cook Islands on the occasion of your 59th anniversary of self-governance. The enduring partnership between the Cook Islands and the United States has greatly benefited both our nations and the wider Pacific region.  This year marks […]

Today, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez and Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism David Collado signed an Open Skies Agreement at the National Palace in Santo Domingo to advance our countries’ bilateral aviation cooperation.  The agreement, once entered into force, will bring the civil aviation transportation relationship […]

When Liz Allen rejoined the Department of State as Assistant Secretary for Global Public Affairs almost three years ago, it marked her fourth role at the Department, having previously served in positions ranging from intern to director. Today, after traveling to dozens of countries and meeting with countless world leaders, students, advocates, and academics to […]

Quinn’s Dilemma: Trapped Between the Justice Dept., The Mob and a Notorious Union Brings Intrigue, Violence and Murder An electrifying story that follows Parker Quinn, a former Wall Street executive who unwittingly lands himself in the crosshairs of a deadly power struggle. Bruce N. Ball brings authenticity to “Quinn’s Dilemma” with his extensive background in […]

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The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado. Secretary Blinken congratulated Mr. González Urrutia for receiving the most votes in Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election as documented by the democratic opposition’s extensive efforts to ensure a transparent accounting of […]

Eighty years ago today, the Nazis murdered more than 4,200 Roma in the gas chambers of Auschwitz-Birkenau, most of them ill, elderly, women, and children. By the end of World War II at least 250,000 Roma had been killed by the Nazis and their collaborators. Today, we commemorate and honor them all. The genocide of […]

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Nairobi, Kenya and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from August 4-8, 2024, to engage on human rights, democratic governance, and humanitarian cooperation. In Kenya, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with senior government officials, civil society representatives, and U.S. exchange alumni to […]