23rd Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement between the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea

23rd Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement between the Governments of Ethiopia and EritreaTwenty-three years ago today, Ethiopia and Eritrea, with the support of the international community, concluded the Algiers Agreement and committed to demarcate a common border.  In 2018, in a historic peace agreement, both countries recommitted to respect the borders as established.  On this anniversary, it is more important than ever that the sovereignty and territorial […]

Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Atlanta, Georgia

Leveraging Tools to Promote Accountability and Counter Global Corruption

Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Atlanta, Georgia to participate in the civil society events on the margins of the U.S.-convened UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) Conference of the States Parties (COSP) on December 10.  During the COSP more than 150 governments, in addition to […]

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Additional Steps Taken to Impose Visa Restrictions in Response to Anti-Democratic Actions in Guatemala

23rd Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement between the Governments of Ethiopia and EritreaThe United States stands with those seeking to safeguard democracy and rule of law in Guatemala and ensure that the will of the Guatemalan people is respected.  Under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, we are taking steps to impose visa restrictions on nearly 300 Guatemalan nationals, including over 100 members of the Guatemalan […]

Golovanov #22: What Will Happen if the West Awakens?

Golovanov #22: What Will Happen if the West Awakens?

There is a lot of pro-Putin bias in the Western world. We aim to dispel this “macho” propaganda and reveal true colors of his regime: murder, intimidation, industrialized kleptocracy and well-funded russian fascism propaganda machines. We were born in Russia, we have lost friends to this murderer… we see how he “zombifies” most and intimidates […]

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Promoting Accountability in Support of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Promoting Accountability in Support of the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The United States is marking Human Rights Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10th by taking actions to promote accountability for human rights abuses and violations.  Together, the Departments of State and the Treasury today have imposed visa restrictions and sanctions on 37 individuals in 13 countries. […]

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