Kyrgyz Republic Independence Day – United States Department of State

Kyrgyz Republic Independence Day – United States Department of State

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I warmly wish the people of the Kyrgyz Republic a joyous Kyrgyz Independence Day on August 31. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the Kyrgyz Republic’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. We look to the future with hope as we continue to strengthen […]

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United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions

United States and Nepal Mark Start of Child Protection Compact Partnership Discussions

Last week U.S. and Nepali officials commenced a series of meetings to negotiate the terms of a Child Protection Compact (CPC) Partnership, a non binding, multi-year comprehensive plan to address child sex trafficking and forced child labor in Nepal.  The partnership includes a planned initial investment of up to $10 million in targeted U.S. foreign […]

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U.S. Applauds the Kyrgyz Republic’s Repatriation of its Nationals from Northeast Syria

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The Kyrgyz Republic’s repatriation of 95 people from al-Hol and Roj displaced persons camps in northeast Syria marks another important step towards resolving the humanitarian and security challenges in the region.  This is the second such repatriation effort that the Kyrgyz Republic has carried out this year, following the repatriation of 59 women and children […]

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6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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Today marks the 6th Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. The United States stands with the global community of victims, families, survivors, and communities who have been impacted by the scourge of terrorism. The effects of terrorism are long-lasting and tragic. Victims of terrorism must remain at […]

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Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in Tibet

Announcement of Visa Restrictions to Address Forced Assimilation in Tibet

The State Department is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under the authority of Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on People’s Republic of China (PRC) officials for their involvement in the forcible assimilation of more than one million Tibetan children in government-run boarding schools.  These coercive policies seek to eliminate Tibet’s distinct […]

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Presidential Elections in Zimbabwe – United States Department of State

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As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on August 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the chance to choose their future without fear of repression or intimidation, in line with Zimbabwe’s constitution. We believe the best route to peace and […]

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