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Published on April 2, 2014 - 15:16 GMT

South and Central Asia: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Sri Lankan Refugees in India

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-PRMOAPNE-14-006-049311 / PRM-PRMOAPNE-14-006 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.519 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 …

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Published on April 2, 2014 - 15:15 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University

Thank you, Rector Sydykov, for the kind introduction. It is a pleasure to address all of you today, and an honor to be here at the prestigious Eurasian National University on my first visit to Astana. As I look out on this audience, with many of Kazakhstan …

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Published on March 31, 2014 - 22:04 GMT

South and Central Asia: Excess Defense Articles from Afghanistan

Military equipment that has been determined to be excess can be made available through the worldwide excess defense articles (EDA) program, which is open to all eligible countries, including Afghanistan and Pakistan. A number of countries including …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on March 29, 2014 - 01:35 GMT

South and Central Asia: Key U.S. Outcomes at the UN Human Rights Council 25th Session

The outcomes of the 25th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of robust U.S. engagement at the Council, where the United States continues to work with a diverse range of countries from all regions to address urgent human …

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Published on March 25, 2014 - 19:44 GMT

South and Central Asia: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: South-South Cooperation to Protect ...

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: South-South Cooperation to Protect Asian Migrant Workers Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Proposals: South-South Cooperation for the …

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Published on March 24, 2014 - 15:39 GMT

South and Central Asia: Remarks With Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif After Their Meeting

SECRETARY KERRY: (In progress) – it is to meet with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan. We – Pakistan and the United States – have enormous mutual interests. We are both striving to combat extremism, terrorism, deal with the challenge of global energy, as …

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Published on March 22, 2014 - 22:18 GMT

South and Central Asia: 74th Anniversary of the Lahore Resolution

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I extend warm wishes to the government and people of Pakistan on the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Lahore Resolution, which laid the foundation for Pakistan’s independence. Building …

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Published on March 21, 2014 - 23:45 GMT

South and Central Asia: Continued Intimidation of Sri Lankan Civil Society

The United States is concerned by intensifying pressure on Sri Lankan civil society and human rights activists. We are especially concerned by the detention of well-known human rights defenders Ruki Fernando and Father Praveen Mahesan after they made …

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Published on March 10, 2014 - 23:34 GMT

South and Central Asia: U.S. Concerns on Dismissal of Maldivian Elections Commissioners

The U.S. Government strongly objects to the recent actions of the Maldivian Supreme Court, including trying and convicting members of the Elections Commission, ordering the dismissal of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission from their positions, and …

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Published on March 6, 2014 - 18:07 GMT

South and Central Asia: The United States and India: Our Economic Opportunity in Tomorrow's Asia

Also see QA session. Moderator: Greetings ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the American Center. It gives me great pleasure this morning to introduce our new Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal. Ms. Biswal …

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Published on March 6, 2014 - 18:07 GMT

South and Central Asia: Question and Answer Session at The American Center

Also see Assistant Secretary Biswal's speech. Moderator: Thank you very much for some very thought-provoking ideas. I’m sure there are several people in the audience who would like to take you up on your request for some questions. We have microphones …

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Published on March 6, 2014 - 18:07 GMT

South and Central Asia: Interview With Times Now

Times Now: Nisha Biswal, welcome to Times Now. Assistant Secretary Biswal: Thanks Srinjoy, pleasure to be here. Times Now: First of all, after your ambassadors visit to Gujarat, how do you see the Modi factor? Would you welcome Narendra Modi, CM of Gujarat …

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Published on March 6, 2014 - 18:07 GMT

South and Central Asia: Interview With Headlines Today/Aaj Tak

Headlines Today: She’s one of the top and prominent Indian-American faces in the Obama administration: Nisha Desai Biswal is on her maiden visit to India after being appointed as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs. It …

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Published on February 28, 2014 - 16:39 GMT

South and Central Asia: Keynote Address at ASAP-USIP-VOA Conference on "Getting Beyond Afghanistan in 2014"

As Prepared To the extent Afghanistan has impeded at all in the American consciousness over the past year, it has largely been the security transition that has dominated. Most news stories have focused on the U.S. and NATO drawdown and the increasing role …

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Published on February 26, 2014 - 18:34 GMT

South and Central Asia: Press Roundtable in Dhaka

Deputy Chief of Mission Danilowicz: First, apologies for our running behind schedule today. Atul had a chance to experience Dhaka traffic firsthand. Also I send greeting from Ambassador Mozena who is continuing his effort to visit all 64 districts of …

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Published on February 26, 2014 - 16:52 GMT

South and Central Asia: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Tibetan Refugees in South Asia

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.519 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia Announcement issuance date: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. …

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Published on February 21, 2014 - 17:43 GMT

South and Central Asia: Associate Protection Officer: Kathmandu, Nepal

Application Deadline: March 14th, 2014 Applications must be emailed to JPOCoordinator@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the date indicated in order to be considered. Thank you. How to Apply: Please note that PRM-sponsored JPO positions are …

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Published on February 14, 2014 - 21:32 GMT

South and Central Asia: FY 2014 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO programs benefiting Afghan Returnees and IDPs in ...

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 19.519 - Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Near East and South Asia Announcement issuance date: Friday, February 14, 2014 Proposal submission deadline: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. noon …

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Published on February 12, 2014 - 04:59 GMT

South and Central Asia: Taken Question: Balochistan

Question: What is the State Department position on the idea of separating Balochistan from the rest of Pakistan? Have you seen comments by Rep. Louie Gohmert regarding separating Balochistan from Pakistan? Answer: The United States respects the territorial …

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Published on February 5, 2014 - 20:45 GMT

South and Central Asia: Counter-Narcotics Justice Center Detention Facility (CNJC)- Handover Ceremony

Thank you very much. Deputy Minister Ahmadi, Director General Kohistani, CNJC chief judges, chief prosecutor, members of the United States Embassy to Afghanistan, ladies and gentlemen - good morning to you all. Ladies and gentlemen, this morning we are …

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